L-R: Lucia Pasqualini, Antonio Tajani, Giorgia Meloni, Fabrizio Saggio and Raffaella Di Carlo. (©Montage JA)

Forza Africa

Subscriber Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s strategic team pitching her ‘new deal’ with Africa

In order to promote the Mattei Plan, which she is presenting as a partnership of equals with Africa, the Italian prime minister has surrounded herself with career diplomats – who have no particular links to the continent.

The naira may be set for a sustained rebound. (REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde)

Inflection Point

Nigeria: Naira set for ‘recovery’ as central bank clears forex backlog Charlie Robertson at FIM Partners joins Goldman Sachs in predicting that the naira can keep rising.

anti-french

Putin evokes Africa to vex Macron In a lengthy election campaign interview, the Russian president bragged about his country’s newfound influence in Africa and the “resentment” he says ...

Southern African Development Community Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) (Photo: sadc.int)

choosing sides

East of South: Which regional bloc has Tanzania’s heart? The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is an appealing prospect to Tanzania, but membership could create tension in the region and cause th...

THE AFRICA REPORT N°126

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African Heritage

We look at the forgotten kingdoms that make Africa great; and wonder how we can usefully connect the states of today to the powerbases of the past, to create the nations of tomorrow

Maximum City of Lagos

Exclusive interviews with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Lagos financial architect Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede

Critical Minerals

The west faces a long battle to compete with China's grip on critical minerals, while African governments are keen to add value locally

Africa 2024

Exclusive look at regional profiles, data, and the big themes that will drive events next year

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Women demonstrate in Rabat, Morocco, in 2012 in support of Amina Filali, who committed suicide after being forced to marry the man she accused of raping her (Abdeljalil Bounhar/AP/SIPA).

Ray of hope

Morocco: Will marriage for young girls soon be a thing of the past? Although lawmakers have tightened the rules governing the marriage of minors since 2004, it is still possible for a man to marry a young girl in Moroc...

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni’s son Major General Muhoozi Kainerugaba attends a ceremony at the country’s military headquarters in Kampala on 25 May 2016. © PETER BUSOMOKE/AFP

FAMILY AFFAIR

Uganda: Museveni names son as army chief, appoints his loyalists to cabinet Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has appointed his son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba as the head of the army in a mini cabinet reshuffle, and appointed t...

GAME OF THRONES

Ghana: Opposition MPs move to impeach President Akufo-Addo over anti-LGBTQ bill row Ghana’s Parliament and the executive arm of government are on a collision course, prompting the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) MPs to a...

OPINION

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Putin evokes Africa to vex Macron

In a lengthy election campaign interview, the Russian president bragged about his country’s newfound...

Opinion: Democracies are now the minority, and that’s bad news for all

The Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI) highlights a shift in global politics, away from democrat...

Ukraine diary: Air raid shelters, a war, and South Africa’s place in it

Our correspondent Carien du Plessis reports from Kyiv, providing a look into the daily lives of Ukra...

Change your outlook

OPINION

Putin evokes Africa to vex Macron

In a lengthy election campaign interview, the Russian president bragged about his country’s newfound...

Opinion: Democracies are now the minority, and that’s bad news for all

The Bertelsmann Transformation Index (BTI) highlights a shift in global politics, away from democrat...

Ukraine diary: Air raid shelters, a war, and South Africa’s place in it

Our correspondent Carien du Plessis reports from Kyiv, providing a look into the daily lives of Ukra...

Change your outlook

in Depth

Senegal’s economic reboot

On paper, Senegal has the resources to support its ambition to become the African continent’s next economic powerhouse, with its population, oil windfall and infrastructure. But persistent political turmoil has exposed fundamental difficulties that could block the road to success.

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ties that bind

Senegal’s economic reboot With its population, oil windfall and infrastructure, Senegal technically has the resources to support its ambition to become the continent’s next eco...

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rough road

Senegal: Five challenges for the post-Sall economic future Employment, oil, infrastructure… Which key issues will the future government have to tackle once the political crisis surrounding the presidential ele...

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Senegal – France: What economic role can Paris still play? For more than a decade, Dakar has been opening up to new investors, notably from the Gulf, China, and Turkey. Yet its formal coloniser France remains ...

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In Depth

Africa in 2024 Our look at the twists and turns ahead for the continent.

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In Depth

300 African Finance Champions Our new exclusive composite index ranking African banks and insurers. A special index of Africa’s leading banking groups joins our ranking of Africa’s...

12 Articles

© Dubai is home to around 50,000 South Africans, who may not all be keen to meet the taxman. REUTERS/Karim Sahib

In Depth

Dubai – Africa The Emirate has slowly become a key hub for Africa-focused business. Not without its costs.

4 Articles

In Depth

The Fall of the House of Bongo The house of Bongo has fallen; it stretched from the early days of Omar Bongo in the Françafrique of the 1960s, to the tumultuous final curtain fall o...

5 Articles

According to the UN, ‘at least 500 people’ were executed in Moura by the Malian army and Wagner. © FLORENT VERGNES / AFP.

In Depth

Wagner, Africa’s new looters Beyond its military activities alongside the armed forces of CAR and Mali, the Russian mercenary group Wagner has been chasing economic gains.

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In Depth

Africa’s Medical Brain Drain A report released by the WHO in March identified 55 countries – including 40 African countries – with significant medical staff shortages. One week la...

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In Depth

Top 20 Future Champions of African Tech Fintech, e-commerce, healthtech, transportation & logistics…which sectors do the most promising African startups stand out?

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OPINION

Senegal’s economic reboot

Senegal’s economic reboot

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