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AFRICA: Ports investment set to resurge after slowdown
The current surge in investment in African port renewal and expansion was triggered by the...
AfricaAFRICA: Interest remains in new sovereign debt
There is continued sub-Saharan interest in raising money on world capital markets -- after...
AfricaAFRICA: Franc zone countries seek food price policy
The World Food Summit in Rome on the impact of surging global food prices closed on June 5. While...
FRANCE/AFRICA: No 'rupture' likely in security policy
France is the only former colonial power with troops permanently stationed in Africa. So far,...
FranceGABON: Bongo's co-option tactics ensure tight control
Gabon held local elections yesterday. Despite the nominal existence of multi-party politics,...
GabonAFRICA: Ping brings diplomatic skills to AU Commission
Ping knows that to make the African Union more effective, he needs the support of members that...
AfricaAFRICA: Gulf of Guinea oil and gas set for more growth
Although governments will strive to maximise their leverage over oil companies at a time of tight...
EQUATORIAL GUINEA: Obiang uses oil to bolster regime
With more than 40% GDP growth per year, and oil reserves that are attractive to Western...
Equatorial Guinea
