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Africa faces the challenge of ‘choiceless democracy’

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AFRICA

Behind both phenomena lies popular frustration with the perceived inability of democracy to deliver peace and development, and an absence of manifest differences in socio-economic…

Somaliland-Somalia talks face new challenges

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SOMALIA

Bilateral relations between Somalia and Somaliland.

Limited currency will hinder carmakers in Ethiopia

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ETHIOPIA

Outlook for Ethiopia's auto sector.

UAE-Zambia deal signals new interest in African mining

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UAE/ZAMBIA

Many observers had anticipated a Chinese takeover, as attention has generally been focused on perceived Chinese dominance in the region’s mining industry. However, this deal makes…

Protectionist drive may complicate African free trade

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WEST AFRICA

West African protectionism.

Rwandan extractives push hinges on oil and governance

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RWANDA

Rwanda's extractives sector.

Tanzania mining reforms set stage for new negotiations

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TANZANIA

Earlier in July, the National Assembly passed three bills overhauling the regulatory framework for the extractive industries. Together, they constitute an attempt to squeeze…

Somalia faces serious challenges to counter COVID-19

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SOMALIA

Challenges facing Somalia's COVID-19 response.

Appetite for solar power will grow in East Africa

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EAST AFRICA

The AMP reflects a renewed focus among donors on ‘distributed energy resources’ (DERs) -- and solar in particular -- as a primary approach for meeting Africa’s energy needs.

Attacks on South Africa’s constitution will increase

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SOUTH AFRICA

The constellation of political and social forces crystallised in the 1996 constitutional compromise has broken down. In part this relates to persistently high poverty, gaping…