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Military escalation in eastern DRC after diplomatic deadlock
13 hours ago · Since a planned meeting between Paul Kagame and Félix Tshisekedi was cancelled 15 December, the situation in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has continued to deteriorate, both militarily and diplomatically. While developments on the ground remain hard to track given the conflicting statements from each side, the M23 rebels have strengthened their positions on several fronts, including in ...
‘All hands on deck’: Why Africa’s bid for power starts at home
12 hours ago · Yet ambitions of this scale inevitably hinge on robust financing.. “We estimate that about $40bn investment is needed for World Bank-led programmes to meet the Mission 300 targets by 2030, of which private sector contribution is expected to be at least $10bn,” says Sarvesh Suri, director for infrastructure in Africa at the International Finance Corporation (IFC).
Kagame, Tshisekedi and the battle to control the narrative
1 day ago · Insults are flying on both sides of the border, with diplomatic language tossed aside. Addressing ambassadors on 16 January, Paul Kagame did not mince his words. “I know leaders when I see them, and I also know idiots when I see them,” he said. “You can [imagine] the combination of both of ...
What does Trump 2.0 offer to Africa? - The Africa Report.com
15 hours ago · One reason for this is arguably hinted at in the polling data. The European glumness about his return is partly a recognition that Trump doesn’t put the same central importance on the Atlantic relationship as former President Joe Biden and his Secretary of State Antony Blinken did, and that he complicates the EU-US resistance to Russia.
Sahel States have a ‘deep misunderstanding of their economic …
3 days ago · British economist Charlie Robertson, a fervent promoter of Africa‘s potential, highlights why the continent is one of the most promising regions globally for investment. What fundamental, universal factors or forces drive economic development? This is the key question addressed by the emerging markets expert in his book, The Time-Travelling Economist: Why Education, Electricity and Fertility ...
US Congress blows last chance to renew Africa trade scheme this …
Dec 19, 2024 · Lobbyists for the programme had identified the House Ways and Means Committee, which oversees trade, as their gateway into the Continuing Resolution end-of-the-year bill, The Africa Report has learned. However, the compromise bill released on the evening of 17 December does not include the provision.
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poor choice. Sahel States have a ‘deep misunderstanding of their economic problems’ – Robertson From the Sahel ECOWAS impasse to the expected disruption coming with US President Donald Trump’s second term, economist Charlie Robertson reads the ru...
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Africa: Latest articles on The Africa Report.com. Changing guard. Trump’s State Department pick Marco Rubio lays out vision for Africa From countering China to investing in fossil fuels, the US senator from Florida offered insights into the incoming administration’s priorities for the...
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In Depth. Africa’s Continental Free Trade Area: from dream to reality In this three part series, The Africa Report will examine the concept of a free trade area for Africa – the progress that has been made and the barrie...