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Will the African Growth and Opportunity Act be renewed?
Economics Sub-Saharan Africa

Will the African Growth and Opportunity Act be renewed?

For many textile workers it is already well past midnight on the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) renewal. Apparel buyers plan nine months to two years ahead so uncertainty

March 17, 2015
President Jammeh stays in power despite Gambian coup attempt
Politics Sub-Saharan Africa

President Jammeh stays in power despite Gambian coup attempt

President Jammeh came to power through a military coup in 1994 and has maintained control of Gambia through state coercion and force, thus engendering a culture of silence among its

January 17, 2015