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Chief Economist of the World Bank's Africa division, Shantanayan Devarajan, speaking to Think Africa Press, credits 'Africa Rising' in part to World Bank and IMF policies.
Many traders of cheap Chinese phones have now established links with mainland factories, but the trade mainly began in Chungking Mansions in Hong Kong.
It is rarely explained how poverty is perpetuated, leading many to see it as natural and inevitable. If poverty is truly to be tackled, the logic of the debate must be changed.
Foreign companies from a range of countries compete in Africa's mining sector. But according to a number of measures, those from one country dominate: Canada.
The IMF's proposed $4.8 billion loan could be crucial for restoring Egypt's faltering economy. But implementing the IMF's conditions would be socially and politically costly.
Libya's large donation to Egypt, particularly in the context of its own domestic problems, has led to a range of theories.
South Africa is making a number of steps towards introducing electric vehicles. The potential benefits are numerous but so are the challenges.
As Russia maintains its status as the world's second largest exporter of arms, it looks increasingly to Africa.
Land reform is crucial, but it will not be a panacea for all South Africa's agricultural ills. Righting today’s wrongs will require more than just fixing yesterday’s.
This week will see the fifth annual BRICS summit held in Durban. But while full of promise, the BRICS grouping and its relationship with Africa are more complex than they may seem.
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