Tag "Africa"
Africa, not the Middle East, has seen the sharpest uptick in terrorism
With Nigeria’s Boko Haram overtaking ISIS as the world’s deadliest terrorist organization, and with three out of five of the world’s most lethal terror groups operating in Africa, the beleaguered
East Africa’s pipeline politics in 2016
East Africa’s LAPSSET project remains at the volatile nexus of political and commercial dynamics with its short to medium term success increasingly unlikely. East Africa’s aspirations for economic integration were
Africa in 2016: Winners and Losers in the New Year
Having weathered a torrid 2015, Sub-Saharan Africa faces another trying year financially. GRI considers who will be the main winners and losers in Africa in 2016. Plunging commodity prices and
Eurobonds: Africa’s new patronage machine
Eurobonds have become popular financial solutions to Africa’s economic woes. However, their increased popularity may in fact result in increased risks for both lenders and borrowers. Eurobonds remain increasingly popular
China and Africa deepen relations at FOCAC
Only time will tell if China-Africa forum initiatives will mirror the theme of a ‘Win-Win Cooperation.’ This year’s sixth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), held in Johannesburg, South Africa, on
Investing in Mali? An in-depth look at Malian political and security risk
Mali has in recent years flipped from being a heralded model of democracy to being mired in civil war. The history of the large, arid country in the western Sahel
Africa seeks more equitable deal at UN Climate Summit
Despite contributing only a fraction of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, Africa is being hit hardest by the effects of climate change. Now armed with a common approach, African leaders
France’s war on terror may overextend its resources
With France in open war with the Islamic State after the November 13th attacks in Paris that left 129 people dead, its commitments and ability to credibly fulfill them is
What does India have to offer Africa?
By tapping into its special relationship with the African continent, India may be able to close the gap left by China. The arrival of India as a major player on
Fixation on oil kills economic potential in Nigeria
Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria relies on sale of crude for about 90% of its foreign exchange earnings. The economy has been hit hard by the fall in global oil prices over
