This is Africa (London)

A publication from the Financial Times Ltd which seeks to examine African business and politics in a global context.

June 27

Africa: Cotton Trade - the Road Not Taken [analysis]

Africa’s cotton producers need to re-think their approach to trade inequalities, with compensation mechanisms through the WTO - such as those offered by the US to Brazil -... Read more »
Africa: Managing Africa's Migration Challenge [analysis]

High rates of migration between African countries are putting pressure on governments to implement policies that better integrate those individuals Read more »

Africa: Renminbi Rising

Africa’s use of renminbi is still limited, but growing trade ties with China position the currency to grow on the continent Read more »
Africa: Africa's Tech Engines

App and software developers are springing up in Africa’s tech-savvy markets. Better engineering training and a few breakthrough stories could promote long-term growth Read more »
Africa: Looking to Sukuk

Led by Morocco, a handful of African nations plan to issue Islamic bonds to finance infrastructure, build reserves and diversify their investor base Read more »
Africa: Can South Africa Go Green?

Africa’s biggest economy wants to be at the heart of the green tech revolution, but will industrial unrest outweigh the state’s support measures? Read more »

Africa: Africa's New Resource Curse - Finding It At the Wrong Time? [analysis]

Global energy markets are changing at a staggering pace. In less than three years, the debate has shifted from how to deal with energy scarcity to how to deal with energy... Read more »

Zambia: More Action Needed On Tax Avoidance

Zambia may have to consider further measures to boost revenue collection, says vice president Read more »
Zambia: Zambia - More Action Needed On Tax Avoidance

Zambia may have to consider further measures to boost revenue collection, says vice president Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks Investors for Agri-Processing Zones

Sub-Saharan Africa's second biggest economy lures agricultural investors as it seeks to diversify its hydrocarbon dependent economy Read more »
Africa: Renminbi Set to Internationalise Further in Africa

Growing China-Africa trade ties position the renminbi to continue its internationalisation on the continent Read more »

Mozambique: Mozambique and Japan Pen Investment Treaty

Japan signs its first bilateral investment agreement with a sub-Saharan country, promoting investment to Mozambique Read more »

Kenya: Kenya to Revoke 35 Percent Local Ownership Rules

Under plans for a new mining bill of 2013, Kenya plans to replace 'punitive' local equity shareholding rules with a 10 percent free carry Read more »

Kenya: Kenya: Taxing Mobile to Fund Public Spending

Erratic aid flows, big spending promises and the slow delivery of natural resource revenues are driving East African governments to improve domestic revenue collection, with the... Read more »

Nigeria: Sanusi Sheds New Light On Resignation

Lamido Sanusi says that his decision not to seek a second term as Nigeria’s central bank governor recognises that he has “annoyed” many people whose approval he... Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Interest Rates Not Coming Down - Governor

Despite controlled inflation rates Africa's biggest oil producer will be more likely to raise than lower its interest rates, according to the central bank governor Read more »

Africa: Kiobel V Shell: The Limits of the Alien Torts Act

The US Supreme Court sets a precedent limiting the 'universal' jurisdiction of the Alien Torts Act. Read more »
Africa: GSk in Africa: A Corporate Turnaround

GSK's clinical trial for a malaria vaccine could consolidate its position as a front-runner in neglected disease research Read more »
Africa: Dodd Frank and the Great Lakes: Taking Stock

The US House of Representatives reviews the progress of landmark supply chain regulation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Great Lakes region. Read more »

Africa: UK Business Must Not Miss Out On Africa: Chuka Umunna

The UK’s shadow business secretary sees opportunities for British business in Africa, but warns against the repeat of past mistakes Read more »
Somalia: Fragile Peace Draws Investor Interest in Somalia

With an internationally recognised government installed and al-Shabaab in retreat, hardy investors are taking a chance in Africa’s most troubled state Read more »
Africa: Stefan Dercon [interview]

TIA talks to the chief economist of the UK's Department for International Development about the benefits of investing in high risk development for the world's most fragile states. Read more »

Morocco: Morocco to Enact Sukuk Law

Morocco is finalising the publication of a new securitisation law that will allow the state and companies to issue sukuk, the Islamic equivalent of bonds, and preparations for a... Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon's New Investment Code

The new investment code is excellent and innovative on paper but its compatibility with regional regulations has been overlooked Read more »

Africa: Africa's Bond Rush: Handle With Care

African governments must use bond revenues to address critical growth constraints, while global conditions are in their favour. Read more »

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