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Rwanda’s Kagame faces challenges to legitimacy
Rwanda is often hailed as one of Africa’s brightest stories of growth and stability. But President Paul Kagame, in office since 2000, has taken a firm grip over the country, with little tolerance for opposition. The pandemic and its aftermath present serious risks to Rwanda’s economy and to the regime’s legitimacy
Looking for compromise on Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam
Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan are struggling to strike a deal over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a $4.8 billion project in the works since 2011. Situated on the Blue Nile, the dam would triple Ethiopia’s electricity production and generate much-needed economic growth. But Egypt has ancient ties to the great river, ...
The potential of Prosper Africa
Washington’s most recent strategy for Africa revolves around the Prosper Africa initiative, whose aim is to double trade and investment between the U.S. and the African continent. If implemented correctly, the private-sector-focused and aid-independent action plan could result in a win-win situation for both African and American companies
Challenges and opportunities for Africa’s health systems
While some countries in sub-Saharan Africa have made tremendous progress in improving their health systems, the region still lacks adequate healthcare on the whole. The situation is especially dire in countries with large populations in remote areas. Moreover, a declining flow of developmental assistance could make it increasingly difficult for ...
GIS Dossier: Europe as a global player: The Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa
The most important part of Europe’s security perimeter in the 21st century may be its southern rim. The migration crisis of 2015 was only a foretaste of the demographic, economic and political pressures that are building up in the Maghreb and sub-Saharan Africa. Yet the approaches tried by European powers ...
