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Africa likely to feel full weight of Brexit fallout

The 28-nation trading bloc is by far Africa’s biggest source of trade and foreign investment, so Britain’s decision to leave the EU will hit the continent hard

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Tips for the US on how to court Africa’s democracies

The US’s economic and security issues make Africa a natural strategic partner, writes Charles Stith

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The national flag still animates Africa

Institutions such as the African Union seeking continental unity should heed European Union events, writes Jan Hofmeyr

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The empty-chair syndrome in African leadership

When a leader of one of Africa’s largest nations finally clinches the Ibrahim prize, it will be time to declare that Africa’s leadership has turned a corner, writes David Pilling

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Role of independent expert in UN body will advance realisation of human rights

SA must continue to take the lead within the UN and Africa in advancing the promotion of human rights, write Yasmin Sooka, Monica Tabengwa and Frans Viljoen

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News Analysis: Is this the right time for the UN to leave Liberia?

After 13 years, Unmil will return security control to a vastly underfunded military and police force that do not inspire confidence in a still-traumatised populace

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This time the uprising in Zimbabwe is different – but will it bring regime...

Zimbabwe’s failure to develop more democratic sovereignty and liberation is central to demands of dissenters and has brought about different protest type

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Mozambique’s flare-up of conflict is an unresolved elite power struggle

Real grievances of people not addressed, say speakers at Institute for Security Studies discussion

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Who are Africa’s action heroes of the soil?

Africa Food Prize will recognise leading efforts to change the reality of farming in Africa — from a struggle to survive, to a business that thrives, writes Strive Masiyiwa

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Why too many African countries are stuck in the Third World

The continent’s colonial past is no excuse for its failure so far to catch up, emulate and leapfrog Asian economies, write Sandile Swana and Lumkile Mondi

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Rail the key to unlock growth in Africa

All studies conclude that if Africa had an integrated rail network system the cost of doing business would be reduced, writes Bongani Mankewu

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Africa must learn lessons of unification pitfalls

Amazing benefits of globalisation are unimaginable to many, except when it affects their employment, writes Xhanti Payi

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Too few PhDs in Africa limit contribution to policy making on climate change

Systemic, long-term collaboration cannot happen unless higher education is made a priority by governments, as it has been in East Africa, writes Piyushi Kotecha

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Why Ethiopia is on track to become Africa’s industrial powerhouse

It is not a long-shot to predict Ethiopia will catch up with countries such as China and Vietnam in some low-tech manufacturing industries in the near future

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Insurmountable obstacles surround AU’s plan for pan-African passport

There are too many social, cultural and, above all, economic issues that will make the use of such a passport impractical

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Mandela would want us to invest in youth

The future depends on the people of Africa working together to lay a foundation so Africa’s young people have the opportunities they deserve, writes Bill Gates

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Better late than never as SA plays catch-up in Africa’s markets

SA has not gained the kind of traction it could have had from its early-mover advantage, Dianna Games

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Zimbabwe should adopt rand to avoid economic collapse

SA and regional partners should pre-emptively offer Zimbabwe access to the Common Monetary Area and SACU, writes Benjamin Cronin

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Ivorians jittery over vote on citizenship

Ivory Coast has posted good growth figures, but ethnic tension keeps it fragile, writes Richard Chelin

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Malawi may have to choose between peace or prosperity in lake dispute

International arbitration may be the best route to appease all parties in bitter territorial dispute over lucrative slice of Lake Malawi, writes Jackwell Feris

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Copying North Korea is Mugabe’s folly

There are many parallels between Harare and Pyongyang — isolation, sanctions, food insecurity, beggared economies, and a rabid hate of the West — and both are propped up by their wealthier neighbours,...

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Modi’s four-state tour a sign of resurgent interest in continent

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tour was a charm offensive to promote his ‘made in India’ initiative in Africa, writes Kudrat Virk

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New hand shakes up Tanzania

New sheriff in town President John Magufuli should institutionalise his development-focused, zero-tolerance brand of leadership, writes David Pilling

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Nigeria’s perfect storm is a chance to build for a better future

Nigerians are battening down the hatches for one of the worst economic periods in recent history, writes Dianna Games

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Fruitful businesses tap into continent at ground level

The agility of local players gives them a competitive advantage over foreign firms less familiar, write Lyal White and Liezl Rees

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Elections in Africa usher in positive changes

Democracy is improving across the continent aided by improved communication and a younger generation hungry for better economic management, writes Paul Clark

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Panama Papers expose Africa tax evasion

The acceptance that Africa is wholly corrupt and the attitude that there is nothing we can do is wrong, writes Winnie Byanyima

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How poor data affects Africa’s ability to make the right policy decisions

Data in Africa are not produced on time, are not frequently produced, are of poor quality and are not accurate, writes Donatien Beguy

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Rethink needed in taking role of science to next level

AU’s science-based vision lacks a plan for the scale and sustainability required to boost growth and development in Africa, writes Sarah Wild

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Swazi ‘People’s Parliament’ of the powerless

Absolute monarch King Mswati routinely escapes criticism at his annual Sibaya, while the haphazard social and political discourse ensures his reign, writes Peter Kenworthy

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African initiative aims to step into breach for civil society

Impunity is rife, conflicts are on the increase and states use modern technology as a tool of repression, writes Kumi Naidoo

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How artificial intelligence throws light on poverty

A worldwide poverty map using new AI techniques aims to provide more accurate data in the war against poverty, writes Umberto Bacchi

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Kenya makes great strides in hosting Japan-Africa summit

Relationship between Kenya and Japan should be further developed to include Japanese support in skills upgrading and workplace learning, writes Dennis Awori

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Sadc is failing to protect human rights

Progress in realising human rights principles and objectives has been painstakingly slow, writes Alfredo Tjiurimo Hengari

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How risk aversion in the global banking sector creates its own risks

As banks review their relationships with international peers, in order to reduce their exposure to risk, a new set of problems arises, writes SWIFT’s Hugo Smit

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Divisive Sarkozy back on the presidential train

A ruthless jingoist and egomaniac, Nicolas Sarkozy could spell France’s return to populist nativism and foreign interventionism, writes Adekeye Adebajo

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When in Nigeria, do as the Nigerians would have you do

Nigeria embodies the economic promise of Africa as well as its problems, and running a business there is seen as a guarantee of success elsewhere on the continent

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How did the gifted Jacob Zuma in Burundi fail so dismally at governing SA?

I have seen so often in Africa how a leader initially starts out as a father of the nation and is eventually reduced to the head of a clan, writes George Rautenbach

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DRC jungle mine builds wealth above ground

Miner Alphamin’s pocket of multilevel development in Congo highlights foreign investment as a force for good in Africa, writes Dianna Games

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African factories have room to grow

Too many goods are imported, write Tenbite Ermias and Acha Leke

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Impact sourcing gives Africa’s disadvantaged youth a chance

Companies join coalition to promote practice of hiring youngsters with potential from underprivileged areas

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Do Rwandese deserve SA’s blanket ban on travel visas due to diplomatic tension?

Despite the cause of tension between Rwanda and SA, mature states respond in ways that protect national interests, writes Neil Cole

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Africa amid a raging world

The continent can watch from cheap balcony seat — or it can grow, writes David S Levin

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Africa Rising: a long view may bear proponents out

Nigeria and SA, which together account for half of sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP, are at or close to recession, writes David Pilling

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In Africa, some multinationals are too farsighted

Chevron has found an approach that works to minimise conflict in the Niger delta, writes Brian Ganson

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Swaziland’s request to sell rhino horn will test of Cites

If the care of rhino, ethical behaviour and the purpose of Cites are valued, then the kingdom’s proposal to sell its stocks is worthy of support, writes Michael Eustace

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How the DBSA can help build a new Africa

Infrastructure development is the linchpin in modernising the continent’s economy — and funding of about $90bn a year is needed, writes Patrick Dlamini

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Political will is weak to make travel in Africa cheaper and easier

There are many things that can be done to make it easier and cheaper to move around the continent, writes Dianna Games

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Africa needs a future farming strategy

Tinashe Kapuya and Wandile Sihlobo: Can an African green revolution be realised if investments are made based on failed thinking?

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Africa’s political class fails to rise to the brain drain challenge

Political risk, a shortage of quality education and medical facilities, and limited lifestyle options keep professionals out of Africa, writes Dianna Games

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