Posts From Kwadwo Boateng
What rising resource nationalism in Africa means for mining investors
Lately, resource nationalism in the African mining sector has increased. In some African states, which make key contributions to international mining, larger mining rents indicate greater national control.
The U.S. is lagging behind global data regulation
Europe has been quick and efficient in pioneering regulation in this area – but America lacks a law that unifies the methods for handling data about American users.
Under the Radar: Why an arms embargo could be South Sudan’s best hope
A comprehensive arms embargo on weapons flows into South Sudan would improve regional humanitarian conditions, mitigating political violence and growing civil unrest.
The DRC’s uncertain election
Political tensions are increasing in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as concerns over a December election spread among the political opposition and the international community.
Despite risks, cryptocurrency presents an exciting opportunity in Africa
As more states in Africa come to accept cryptocurrency in a technology-first approach to digitizing and diversifying their markets, these markets could exploit cryptocurrency opportunities.
Freeing Burundi’s vote
The possible extension of President Nkurunziza’s term until 2034 was made possible by the vulnerability of Burundi’s national legislature, judiciary and electoral commission. Will institutional weakness continue?
