West Africa
Iron ore faces exposure to Chinese credit conditions
After initial resilience in the face of weakening commodity prices, iron ore prices have begun to...
InternationalDrug funds will further distort West African politics
The dynamic of West African drug trafficking is shifting, and its subversion of political...
West AfricaWest African Power Pool's prospects slowly improve
The West African Power Pool (WAPP) is expected to award contracts in November to successful...
West AfricaLogistical issues will preoccupy West African miners
Despite continued instability in the Mano River sub-region -- comprising Guinea, Liberia and...
West AfricaFirms will enhance public policy roles in West Africa
Chevron announced yesterday that it expects to start deepwater exploration well-drilling...
West AfricaWest African anti-drug strategy will have wider focus
The UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) yesterday reported on the increasingly prominent role...
West AfricaGrowing African corporate base lags emerging rivals
There are now more than 120 African corporations with annual turnover in excess of 1 billion...
AfricaCollapse of Burkinabe regime would affect wider region
President Blaise Compaore appointed a new prime minister on April 18, under pressure from...
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