African Politics

Africa poised for greatness – but governments must act fast

Conventional wisdom tells us that the Chinese are buying up Africa faster than any other investors. It tells us that African banking lags in terms of innovation and reliability and that no African country is at the forefront of global innovation. But conventional wisdom is often wrong and it is important to recognise that we […]

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Maritime safety, security and development in Africa

Africa boasts of an abundance of natural resources, in particular aquatic and marine resources, with a potential that has not yet been fully tapped in the context of economic growth and sustainable development. The African Great Lakes constitute the largest proportion of surface freshwater in the world (27%). This becomes therefore a globally important strategic

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Sécurité maritime, sécurité et développement en Afrique

L’Afrique regorge de ressources naturelles, en particulier de ressources aquatiques et maritimes, dont tout le potentiel n’a pas encore été exploité aux fins de la croissance économique et du développement durable. Les Grands lacs africains renferment la plus forte proportion d’eau douce de surface du monde (27 %), ce qui leur donne une grande importance

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Addressing corruption in Africa with the right focus

Governance and corruption are controversial issues of great significance for sustainable development. Fostering structural transformation requires more than a national policy and strategy in order to operate effectively in an increasingly globalized world. Globalization continues to alter countries’ growth trajectories, with grave implications for the poor by affecting their access to assets and markets. African

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Aborder la corruption en Afrique avec le bon accent

La gouvernance et la corruption sont des questions à controverse qui revêtent une grande importance pour le développement durable. La promotion de la transformation structurelle requiert plus qu’une politique et une stratégie nationales pour opérer efficacement dans un monde de plus en plus globalisé. La mondialisation continue de modifier les trajectoires de croissance des pays,

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