Overcoming the challenges for manufacturing in Africa Published by Richard Li on 20 September 2017 Despite the high growth rate, industrialisation in Africa has barely taken root.
How will China’s 19th National Congress affect Africa? Published by Richard Li on 6 September 2017 The coming event is equivalent to the United States Presidential elections.
Insights about Africa’s global trade: Risks to its future growth? Published by Richard Li on 2 September 2017 The recent commodities downturn has shown how dependent many African economies are on their natural resources.
Automotive outlook for Africa: Bumpy roads ahead? Published by Richard Li on 23 August 2017 Africa produces slightly less than 1% of all the vehicles in the world.
Africa-Asia partnerships offer new economic opportunities Published by Richard Li on 21 August 2017 While the developed economies are too busy dealing with their own domestic issues, Asia is slowly but surely filling the gap within the African continent.
The impact of Germany’s G20 presidency on Africa Published by Richard Li on 16 August 2017 Under Germany’s leadership, the G20 Africa Partnership has been launched.
Why European companies need a long-term strategy in Africa Published by Richard Li on 10 August 2017 Africa is providing major European companies with great opportunities.
Macron’s FrançAfrique: Old wine in a new bottle? Published by Richard Li on 25 July 2017 Africa should not be under the illusion that Macron is going to be a president with Africa at heart.
Africa’s dilemmas with May’s Brexit quagmire Published by Richard Li on 17 July 2017 Africa must diligently follow the progress on the UK-EU Brexit negotiations to be able to strike the right deal at the right time.
Does Trump’s ‘America first’ mean ‘Africa last’? Published by Richard Li on 14 July 2017 African leaders are wondering whether the Trump administration is adopting an ‘Africa last’ policy.
2017 outlook for Africa – threats or opportunities? Published by Richard Li on 16 January 2017 2017 will be a critical year for Africa.
Africa and post-Brexit – Six months on Published by Richard Li on 9 January 2017 Most African exports will be significantly more expensive and less competitive in the UK.
African economies threatened by the US dollar Published by Richard Li on 14 December 2016 It’s vital that African countries make themselves more economically resilient.
‘FrançAfrique’: Rising from its ashes? Published by Richard Li on 2 December 2016 France will not let go of its political and economic grip on the continent.
