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Africa’s Economic Future: Investment Trends and Strategic Alliances
More than a century after the Berlin Conference when Africa was carved up by major European powers, it appears a new scramble for the continent is underway-this time for a share of the continent’s enticing economic opportunities. Investment interest in Africa is at an all time high, global business leaders are discussing how the continent…
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Africa’s Oil Wealth: Good Governance and Development Challenges
In Africa’s oil producing countries, only a tiny fraction of the revenue is used to fight poverty, and in many cases “black gold” has become a hurdle to development. Oil in Africa lies at the center of questions of good governance and development, as oil prices and revenues soar but fail to bring better living…