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Better governance is the only sustainable solution for Africa
The spread of extremism and Ebola contradict the "Africa rising" narrative but good governance can overcome the continent’s problems, says Mo Ibrahim.
US counters Sino-African trade boom
The summit of African leaders was used by President Barack Obama as a platform for enthusiastic economic promises.
Much ado about all things Africa
Whatever the US-Africa summit’s outcome, the US seems sincere about new investment and trade, writes Jonathan Faull.
US-Africa summit: Zim shivers alone out in the cold
The country is divided over its isolated position and cannot attract the investment it needs.
‘Israel is free to trade with SA’ – DTI
SA won’t impose trade restrictions on Israel but speaking at a business forum, President Jacob Zuma has condemned the violence in the Gaza Strip.
Billions promised to Africa – here’s how it would be spent
Summit season comes with degrees of "equal partnership" talk, but despite this the headlines are usually around promised money.