February 18, 2013
South Africa: Ramphele's New Party and the Country's Political Economy
Think Africa Press' editor answers your questions about South Africa's structural challenges, the ANC's dominance, and the significance of Ramphele and Ramaphosa. Read more »
February 14, 2013
Somalia: New Friends, Old Debts, and the Road to Recovery
With Somalia seemingly en route to recovery, what obstacles remain in its path? Read more »
February 13, 2013
Africa: Talking Africa at the 12th Islamic Summit
As Islamic leaders descended on Cairo last week for the OIC's first Islamic Summit in Egypt, many of the main discussions centred on Africa. Read more »
Cameroon: Country Clamps Down on Roadside Cocoa Driers
The government is taking a multi-pronged approach to tackling the unhealthy practice of drying cocoa beans on roadsides. Read more »
February 07, 2013
South Africa: Nursing a Nation - Community Health Workers in South Africa
In South Africa, locals with basic training are becoming increasingly central to the provision of healthcare and drugs. What are the benefits and risks? Read more »
February 06, 2013
South Sudan: Govt's Oil-for-Food Gambit
Part of South Sudan's plan for growth involves joining the EAC. But could a resulting influx of skilled labour and cheap goods do more harm than good? Read more »
February 04, 2013
Zimbabwe: Marange Diamonds - Zanu-PF's Best Friend?
Concern is growing in Zimbabwe over missing diamond revenues, which many believe to be lining the pockets of ZANU-PF officials. Read more »
Africa: Will Nigeria Overtake South Africa as Regional Powerhouse?
Projections that Nigeria's economy will be more important than South Africa's by 2020 underplay serious instabilities in Nigeria's economy, political systems and surrounding… Read more »
January 31, 2013
South Africa: Risks in Govt's U.S.$112 Billion Infrastructure Plans
A new economic plan will open up opportunities for investors, particularly in manufacturing, construction and energy, but delays and frustrations are also likely. Read more »
January 30, 2013
Kenya: Will Geothermal Energy Bring Power to the People?
Kenya is investing lots of hope and money in the Bogoria-Silali geothermal energy complex which it hopes will boost industry and encourage clean energy consumption. Read more »
January 28, 2013
Africa: Africa's Rise a Myth? Bring on Authoritarian Capitalism Instead
The 'Africa rising' narrative may be questionable and misguided, but so too is the suggestion Africa should blindly follow the authoritarian developmental states of East Asia. Read more »
West Africa: Increase in Gulf of Guinea Piracy Likely in Next Three Months
With an increase in the capabilities of pirate groups off the Gulf of Guinea and limited security in the West African seas, piracy risks are likely to grow. Read more »
January 22, 2013
Africa: Sea Change Needed in Coastal Laws
African Union plans to introduce cabotage laws restricting foreign vessels in African coastal waters could be a major step towards economic independence. Read more »
January 21, 2013
Africa: Investing in Africa - Is Brazil the New China?
Brazil's role as a trade partner with Africa is increasing, but the political links between the continent and Brazil may prove more important. Read more »
January 18, 2013
Nigeria: Postal Pensioners Protest, Post Offices Close
Protests by postal retirees over unpaid benefits have forced post offices across Nigeria to close. Read more »
January 17, 2013
Sierra Leone: Youths, Bikes and Inclusion in Sierra Leone
Simio Kabu has been riding the streets of Freetown for five years. It is his job to taxi customers around the city's traffic-choked roads. He says that he earns 80,000 Leones ($18)… Read more »
Africa: Getting Pharmaceuticals to Tackle African Diseases
Following disappointing results from a malaria vaccination trial, could innovative funding encourage new research? Read more »
January 16, 2013
Ethiopia: Govt's Controversial Gibe III Mega-Dam
The Gibe III dam could help Ethiopia's development, but it might also be disastrous for the environment and threaten half a million people's livelihoods. Read more »
January 15, 2013
Kenya: Tobacco's Immigrant Child Labour
The Kenyan government has tried to curtail tobacco production, but its policies have indirectly led remaining tobacco farms to increasingly draw on immigrant child labour. Read more »
December 20, 2012
Africa: Chocolates and Slavery
Hundreds of thousands of children work on cocoa farms to produce chocolate consumed around the world. Read more »
December 14, 2012
South Africa: The Meaning of Marikana
What lay at the heart of the Marikana strike? And what are the implications for the ANC's Mangaung conference? Read more »
Botswana: Nation Faces Future Without Diamonds
With its diamond reserves predicted to run out in 20 years, diversification is crucial if Botswana is to continue to be an 'African success story'. Read more »
December 12, 2012
Tunisia: General Strike May Be Averted, for Now
With relations souring between Al-Nahda, Tunisia's ruling party, and the UGTT, the country's main trade union, both sides may be facing their toughest tests yet. Read more »
December 07, 2012
Mali: Kidnap Risks Rise
Prolonged control of areas of northern Mali and a shortage of kidnap targets in the north has led MUJWA to expand its operations to new areas. Read more »
December 04, 2012
Cote d'Ivoire: It's Not Just the Economy, Stupid
On November 14, President Alassane Ouattara of the Ivory Coast opened the Council of Ministers meeting with a surprising announcement: the government had been dissolved and all… Read more »