What Happens to Africa if China Gets Old Before It Gets Rich?
According to research by Capital Economics in April, the best of the Chinese growth story may already behind us. China’s GDP growth will slow to 2% by 2030, the piece argues, as a declining...
Fifteen Countries Move to Common Currency
Fifteen African countries continue to work for common money.The draft study on the use of a common currency among the member states of the West African Economic Community (ECOWAS) was completed.
Jean-Claude Brou, co-head of...
7 Tips For Investing In Africa
Accept the uncertainty and gather knowledge.
There is no single approach to investing in Africa
Corruption, governance and policy
Beware of global and regional trade headwinds
Investment in infrastructure and development of regional...
Countries Dependent on Commodities Hit 20-Year High
The number of countries that depend on commodities has reached its highest level in 20 years, says a new UNCTAD report.
UNCTAD defines a country as dependent on commodities when these account for more than...
Somaliland Celebrates Independence Amid Lobbying for International Recognition
Somaliland is celebrating 28 years since it declared independence from Somalia. Using quiet diplomacy to lobby neighbours , a delegation from the Ugandan parliament on Thursday listened to Somaliland Members of Parliament make their...
Key Statistics and Trends in Regional Trade in Africa
Africa has a big domestic market that possesses significant opportunities. Currently, Africa accounts for 2.9 per cent of the world production and 2.6 per cent of the world trade even though 16.3 per cent...
Al-Shabaab Demands $1.5 M to Free Abducted Cuban Doctors
Somalia-based Al-Shabaab militant group has demanded a ransom of $1.5 million to release two Cuban doctors, who were kidnapped in Kenya last month, local media reported.
A group of elders from the Kenyan Somali community...
