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Gumisai Mutume
Africa looks East for aid and trade
Demand from the booming economies of Asia is fuelling strong growth in Africa and bidding up world prices for its exports, but not all are cheering.
Africa seeks to boost home grown high tech
After years of neglect, Africa must play catch-up in the fast-moving world of science and technology. With a new plan and new determination, African leaders and the UN are…
Wanted: Jobs for Africa’s young people
African leaders are expressing a renewed sense of urgency about tackling unemployment among young people and are beginning to develop and implement plans to create jobs in the…
New trade rules hit hard in Africa’s textile industry
African textile producers and exporters are reeling from the impact of new World Trade Organisation rules that have opened up to free-market forces a sector previously protected…