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Angola's ruling party regains power but faces legitimacy questions
15th September 2017 The swearing in of the new Angolan parliament marks the first time in 38 years that Angola has a new president. João Lourenço, who Angolans refer... →
Morocco and Algeria’s changing roles in managing migration
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 15th September 2017 Algeria and Morocco are taking a central role in managing migration from Africa to Europe by legalising the stay of sub-Saharan African migrants.... →
Rolling power plan
By: Terence Creamer 15th September 2017 Energy Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has confirmed that the Department of Energy (DoE) is “working around the clock” to finalise the updated Integrated... →
AGOA: It’s time to move on
By: South African Institute of International Affairs 14th September 2017 The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has been the cornerstone of US-Africa trade relations since its inception in 2000. AGOA, which... →
Does Africa only have 3 facilities to repair aircraft?
By: Africa Check 14th September 2017 Located in Nigeria’s northern heartland, the state of Kaduna aims to boost its economy by attracting more investors. One way it wants to do this is... →
The other set of numbers
14th September 2017 The numbers occupying centre stage at the moment are which candidates are nominated by how many branches in the ANC leadership contest. That can... →
No time to waste in implementing Togo’s reforms
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 13th September 2017 Weeks after their first protest on 19 August that led to two deaths, opposition parties in Togo continue to maintain pressure on the government. As... →
Reservation wages found in surveys can be very misleading
By: Econ3x3 12th September 2017 The responses of unemployed workers to the typical survey question about their ‘lowest acceptable wages’ are susceptible to error and... →
Exposés about South Africa's deputy president point to ulterior motives
12th September 2017 The recent media “revelations” about South Africa’s Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa’s several alleged extramarital affairs are the classic... →
South Africa needs to sober up to save itself from sickly state-owned enterprises
12th September 2017 The South African government is said to be seriously considering selling its stake in telecommunication firm, Telkom, in order to save the troubled... →
