AFRICA OBSERVATORY - ISSUE 3

29 APR - 06 MAY 2019

MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT

Turkish African Affairs Council (TAFAC) which aims to be the “window of Turkey opening through Africa” will be publishing Africa Observatory in order to create comprehensive awareness about Africa. Center for African Studies, as part of TAFAC, will be publishing reports about numerous countries, sectoral information and including reports upon investment opportunities in the continent. This initiative also has been constructed to strengthen relations of businesses both located in Turkey and Africa by creating solid bounds in economic and cultural fields.

Africa is very crucial continent for our country as it has been growing for decades in numerous fields. When the continent evaluated by outside perspective, struggles upon political and economic fields might reflect such a “birth process” which would provide better standarts to be lived for further generations. Especially, last events held in Sudan is one of our interest. We, as TAFAC, strictly following conditions and updates of the country.

Also, we are planning to appeal wide range of businesses in African continent and Turkey by publishing Africa Observatory weekly. Therefore, businesspeople, political decision makers, academicians and experts will be able to get benefits from Africa Observatory. Our publishing will also be available for foreign countries besides Turkey and Africa. Thus, I thank warmly to our publishing committee and hope you to avail of our publications furthermore.

Sincerely,
President of TAFAC

Abdulaziz Unal

HEADLINE OF THE WEEK

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Africa Observatory

Five Things We’ve Learned from The South African Elections

In South Africa, the public went to the polls on the morning of May 8 to elect a new group of national parliamentarians, governors, and state councilors. Although weak voter turnout and the significant success of parties on both sides of the political spectrum indicate that democracy in South Africa is maturing, it also reveals a divided social structure. Some aspects of this election, which is the sixth since the end of the apartheid regime in 1994, are rather remarkable. The African National Congress (ANC), who gained under 60% of the vote for the first time since 1994,...

ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND POLITICS

SUMMARY OF THE ECONOMICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND POLITICS IN THIS ISSUE FROM TAFAC'S PERSPECTIVE

35 Parties in South Africa Objected to Election Results

In South Africa, 35 parties, national parliamentarians, state governors and state councilors have objected to their election. In South Africa, Romeo Ramuada made a...

South African Republic for The 6th Time at The Polls

People in the Republic of South Africa will elect the president, national parliamentarians, state governors and state councilors in the elections for the sixth...

African Union and Un Back Civilian-Led Sudan Transition

The African Union and the United Nations said they are supporting a civilian-led transitional government in Sudan following last month’s overthrow of President Omar...

Sudan’s Bashir to Be Questioned Over “Financing Terrorism”

Chinese Textile Giant to Invest in Rwanda

Senegal-China: Trade and FDI Maintain Their Upward Trend

Djibouti President Fires Four Ministers in Cabinet Reshuffle

Zambia’s Corn Harvest Falls to Decade Low After Drought

The Libyan Paradigm

How Amharic Unites – And Divides – Ethiopia

Ethiopian Clothes Makers Worst Paid in The World

Egyptian Delegation Arrives in Hargeisa for An Official Visit

Angola Vows to End Fuel Shortage Sparked by Currency Crunch

The Institutional Design of the AfCFTA

Huawei Poised to Fuel China Foreign Policy in Kenya

Modernization and Construction Project of 35 Urban and Regional Markets

New Oil Agreement Between South Sudan and South Africa Stimulates Peace,...

Africa: Investing More in Quality Infrastructure

Total Completes an Acquisition in Africa

China’s Belt and Road Stretches to Africa

Djibouti, New Battlefield of China’s Global Ambitions

China’s Influence in Africa Grows as More Young People Learn to...

Rwandan Rape Survivors and Their Children, 25 Years Later

World Bank Increases Support for Cyclone Idai Hit Nations

Sudan’s Public Prosecutor Orders Interrogation of Former Leader Omar Al Bashir

Investing in Infrastructure Can Open a Variety of Doors for Intra-African...

Somalia: We Do Not Enter Into a Coalition Against Qatar and...

South Africa’s Election: Five Things We’ve Learnt

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Africa Observatory

Investment Opportunities in Africa – Issue 3

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Africa Observatory

Turkey in Africa – Issue 3

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