Subsaharan Africa
This area stretches from the Cape Verde islands on the Atlantic to the Horn of Africa on the Indian Ocean, and north to south from the Upper Nile and the Sahara Desert to the Cape of Good Hope, where the Atlantic and Indian oceans meet. The continent’s main assets are abundant natural resources and a young population.
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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
Coup in Mali spells risk, instability and violence
Popular protests and military pressure have combined to bring down another longtime African leader, Malian president Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. A tumultuous transition period has become somewhat clearer, with the appointment of a civilian president and a government that includes opposing armed factions. But violence and a refugee crisis have worsened ...
Scenarios for African migration to Europe
European Union member states will have to negotiate a new pact on migration and asylum amid economic and political insecurity. The latest EU strategy revolves around reinforced border security cooperation with African countries to contain a potential post-Covid increase in asylum requests.
Terrorism left unchecked in Southern Africa
With most countries in the region having only recently gained their independence, the Southern Africa Development Community is both ill-prepared and disinclined to intervene in the Cabo Delgado terrorist insurgency. However, the factors that led to the rise of extremism in Mozambique are present throughout the region, and could spark ...
Nigeria’s oil policy at a crossroads
Even before the pandemic, the Nigerian economy faced structural issues. Highly dependent on oil exports for revenue, the country could spiral into a deep recession because of the recent collapse in oil prices. High production costs will also hamper recovery even when global demand returns. If constantly pushed for full ...
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