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.
Q&A: Investing in port infrastructure in Angola Published by Staff Writer on 17 April 2017 For Angolans, a major international import and export hub that is complemented by free zones, has enormous potential to create entirely new supply chains.
Why African countries banning imports of fruit and veg is a blunt tool Published by Calestous Juma on 21 March 2017 Zambia’s government has just banned the imports of some farm produce as a way of promoting the growth of the agriculture sector.
We must boost intra-African trade now Published by Jose Filomeno dos Santos on 21 June 2016 Low oil prices and a weakening demand for African exports mean that we must rely more on regional cooperation and develop an effective trading bloc that truly supports African economies.
China’s slowdown: What it means for African trade Published by Kate Douglas on 2 November 2015 China’s slowing growth, coupled with the fall in commodity prices, could see African exports to China almost halve in value this year.
Nigerian agriculture: Not there yet, but making progress Published by Kate Douglas on 25 February 2014 In an effort to increase local rice production, Nigeria has proposed to ban rice imports by 2015.
Niger imports from Ivory Coast drops by 70% because of crisis Published by Staff Writer on 7 January 2011 The political crisis in Ivory Coast has led to a 70% drop in exports from that country to Niger.