Sub-Saharan Africa
The challenges to reform in post-coup Zimbabwe
Robert Mugabe’s grip on Zimbabwe may finally have been released, following the takeover by the military. But the country’s problems are far from over.
What the terrorist attack in Mogadishu tells us about the resurgence of Al-Shabaab
The latest Al-Shabaab attack in Mogadishu was among the deadliest the group conducted in the country and it signalled the weakness of the Somali government.
Under the Radar: Why savvy investors should take a look at Côte d’Ivoire
Despite its recent history, Côte d’Ivoire is certainly emerging as a powerful economic player in West Africa and is worth paying attention to.
Angola post-Dos Santos: An interview with Edward Semple
GRI interviews Edward Semple to understand the evolution of the political and economic situation in Angola.
Mantras but little substance: The future of the ANC
South Africa’s national policy conference closed with an ANC that has never been as divided as it is now in its 105-year old history.
Elections and economics: What lies ahead for the DRC?
The DRC faces continued political instability, with persistent violence and economic downturn in the region and insufficient opposition to Kabila.
Under the Radar: Kenya Votes 2017 – Bloody ghost of 2007 set for comeback
Hopes that Kenya’s 2017 vote won’t be an encore presentation face worrying signs that risks from 2007 – and some new ones – are priming Kenya for violence.
Under the Radar: 2017 is a make or break moment for Lesotho
The murder of the ex-wife of incoming Prime Minister Thomas Thabane underscores Lesotho’s instability and the tensions between political rivals and military.
Under the Radar: Is the sharing economy really good for Africa?
The sharing economy a la Uber and Airbnb threatens African businesses and society when imposed from outside: Made in Africa solutions are fighting back.
Morocco’s ambitious investments in Sub-Saharan Africa full of risks and rewards
Morocco is consolidating its foothold in Sub-Saharan Africa by diversifying its investments and pushing for closer ties with dynamic economies in the region.
