West Africa

  • Sep 30, 2011
  • 7 min read

Iron ore faces exposure to Chinese credit conditions

After initial resilience in the face of weakening commodity prices, iron ore prices have begun to...

International
  • Sep 27, 2011
  • 6 min read

Drug funds will further distort West African politics

The dynamic of West African drug trafficking is shifting, and its subversion of political...

West Africa
  • Aug 25, 2011
  • 7 min read

West African Power Pool's prospects slowly improve

The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is expected to award contracts in November to successful...

West Africa
  • Aug 10, 2011
  • 7 min read

Logistical issues will preoccupy West African miners

Despite continued instability in the Mano River sub-region -- comprising Guinea, Liberia and...

West Africa
  • Jul 13, 2011
  • 2 min read

Firms will enhance public policy roles in West Africa

Chevron announced yesterday that it expects to start deepwater exploration well-drilling...

West Africa
  • Jun 21, 2011
  • 2 min read

West African anti-drug strategy will have wider focus

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) yesterday reported on the increasingly prominent role...

West Africa
  • May 20, 2011
  • 7 min read

Growing African corporate base lags emerging rivals

There are now more than 120 African corporations with annual turnover in excess of 1 billion...

Africa
  • Apr 21, 2011
  • 7 min read

Collapse of Burkinabe regime would affect wider region

President Blaise Compaore appointed a new prime minister on April 18, under pressure from...

Burkina Faso