September 20, 2012
Eswatini: King Controls Telecoms Sector
Last week, employees of the Swaziland Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (SPTC) became the latest group to go on strike in the public sector in Africa's last remaining… Read more »
September 19, 2012
Senegal: Transcending Tradition - Youth Make Themselves Heard
The Senegalese presidential election of February 2012 was hailed as a success. What made this election different from the others was the crucial role of the Senegalese youth, who… Read more »
September 13, 2012
Africa: Continent's Aviation Record - Death By Numbers
Despite global improvements in airline safety, parts of Africa remain a cause for concern. Read more »
Africa: Laying the Brics of Development
The BRICS countries - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - hope to reinforce their alliance by establishing a joint development bank. Read more »
September 11, 2012
Africa: How Africa Can Leverage China
Low income economies within Africa may be set to benefit from China's increased international outsourcing of labour-intensive manufacturing. Read more »
Kenya: Resource-Saving Agriculture
The need for simple, cheap, yet effective solutions to many challenges facing agriculture in poor countries remains crucial. This has a particular urgency in Africa. In the face of… Read more »
Africa: Building Africa's Green Economy
Africa's energy demand is forecast to dramatically expand as rapid urbanisation and economic growth push consumption to new heights. Yet the continent is currently plagued by poor… Read more »
September 10, 2012
Kenya: Kenya Airways - A High Flying Success Story?
There is a certain swagger to parts of Kenya in 2012. Walk the streets of its cities and you see an immense amount of construction going on, from shopping centres to offices to… Read more »
September 06, 2012
Uganda: Nation Faces Crucial Oil Decision
Over the last month, there has been much discussion in parliament and civil society regarding Uganda's nascent oil sector. Uganda has discovered vast oil reserves and when… Read more »
September 03, 2012
Congo-Kinshasa: Does U.S. Law Help Stop Sexual Violence?
Legislation to regulate mining in the DRC may be a step in the right direction, but many problems remain. Read more »
September 04, 2012
Tanzania: Unions Strike While Iron's Hot
This July, Tanzania's teachers conducted strikes demanding pay increases of more than 100%. The strike - supported by around 200,000 teachers, representing 95.7% of the Tanzania… Read more »
August 28, 2012
East Africa: The Sudans' Oil Agreement - an Important Step on a Long Road Ahead
The deal over oil transit fees marks a significant breakthrough, but the challenges of resolving border disputes remain. Read more »
Africa: Monkey Business - the Rise of Bushmeat
Tackling booming bushmeat trade will require offering local alternatives as well as effective enforcement. Read more »
August 24, 2012
Nigeria: Oil Companies Accuse Government of Failing to Pay Subsidies
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August 20, 2012
South Africa: The Nation's White Elite - the Dog That Doesn't Bark
Keeping their heads down and operating behind the scenes, South Africa's white business elite have managed to maintain their economic position. Read more »
August 21, 2012
South Africa: The Marikana Massacre - Workers' Grievances Must Not Be Forgotten
South Africa's unions and government cannot let infighting detract from the real issues of working conditions and pay. Read more »
August 16, 2012
Angola: Angola's 4G Upgrade - Is the Future Bright for the Country's Rural Poor?
The improved coverage of 4G technology may provide new opportunities for Angola's rural communities. Read more »
August 10, 2012
Africa: Russia's Relations With Africa Flounder
A lack of focus and interest are hindering what could be a beneficial economic and political relationship between Russia and Africa. Read more »
August 02, 2012
Nigeria: Petroleum Industry Bill - Reasons to Be Sceptical
Will the Petroleum Industry Bill reform the industry or will vested interests manage to maintain the status quo? Read more »
Sierra Leone: Economy Steams Ahead But Healthcare Lags
Sierra Leone must continue to invest in healthcare to ensure a stable economic future. Read more »
July 25, 2012
Africa: Emerging Donors - Ushering in a New Aid Era?
The policy space in which aid is allocated may be more open at the moment than ever. The paradigm in which official development assistance is allocated has already shifted… Read more »
July 24, 2012
East Africa: Who Will Benefit From Oil and Gas?
In the small village of Mikindani on the south-eastern coast of Tanzania, World Bank-funded roads sit alongside shattered coral from dynamite fishing and poor sewerage facilities. Read more »
July 23, 2012
Congo-Kinshasa: Artisanal Miners Face Uncertain Future
In a copper mine near the town of Kambove in the south-eastern province of Katanga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one can see dozens of teenage boys with empty rice… Read more »
July 18, 2012
Liberia: Govt Plans to Rejuvenate Hydro-Power
With the help of renewed investment, the Liberian government hopes to rejuvenate the country's hydro-power. Read more »
July 17, 2012
Nigeria: Edo Governor Oshiomhole Re-Elected
Oshiomhole elected for a second term Read more »