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constant damage control. Why Africans keep forgetting to say ‘merci’ to Macron The French president’s attitude towards Africa has been an ongoing headache for his diplomats on the continent, who find themselves running constant d...
Africa: Latest articles - The Africa Report.com
Africa: Latest articles on The Africa Report.com. Changing guard. Trump’s State Department pick Marco Rubio lays out vision for Africa From countering China to investing in fossil fuels, the US senator from Florida offered insights into the incoming administration’s priorities for the...
Africa In 2025 - The Africa Report.com
Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the UAE expand their footprints Leveraging their vast resources, the oil-rich Gulf Arab states and Ankara have been making inroads in Africa, boosting investments and spreading polit...
Kagame, Tshisekedi and the battle to control the narrative
5 天之前 · Insults are flying on both sides of the border, with diplomatic language tossed aside. Addressing ambassadors on 16 January, Paul Kagame did not mince his words. “I know leaders when I see them, and I also know idiots when I see them,” he said. “You can [imagine] the combination of both of ...
Africa in 2024 - The Africa Report.com
Africa in 2024 Our look at the twists and turns ahead for the continent.
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Politics: Latest articles on The Africa Report.com. No saints. Nigeria’s race for Chinese investments opens door to illegal activities In the last three months at least 400 Chinese nationals have been arrested for fraud and illegal mining in various parts of Nigeria. Is Nigeria’s ques...
Sahel States have a ‘deep misunderstanding of their economic …
2025年1月20日 · British economist Charlie Robertson, a fervent promoter of Africa‘s potential, highlights why the continent is one of the most promising regions globally for investment. What fundamental, universal factors or forces drive economic development? This is the key question addressed by the emerging markets expert in his book, The Time-Travelling Economist: Why Education, Electricity and Fertility ...
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger: Drone war in the Sahel, a risky strategy
2024年9月18日 · Drone strikes carried out by the Malians in Tinzawaten serve as a reminder that these aircraft are now a critical part of the Sahelian armies’ arsenal against jihadists.
China ramps up Africa engagement even as new lending drops
2023年9月19日 · Since the 1990s, China’s trade with Africa has grown from roughly $2bn to $260bn. China has convened eight forums on China-Africa cooperation since 2000 and contributed to building and financing key diplomatic sites, such as the AU headquarters and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.. Recently, China showed support for the African Continental Free Trade Area and the AU’s ...