China's President Xi Jinping is keen to leave a global legacy. In 2013, he launched the One Belt, One Road (OBOR) programme – a reference to the Silk Road responsible for the Middle Kingdom's wealth in centuries past (see map).
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One belt, one road to tie Asia to Africa and Europe
- Thursday, 28 January 2016 17:28
- The Africa Report
Agriculture: From copper to cows, a Zambian move
- Monday, 14 December 2015 11:15
- Christopher Mwambazi in Lusaka
The mining downturn is leading Zambia's government to look to agricultural development for opportunities
African brands: Fight for your copyright
- Friday, 17 July 2015 13:36
- Petina Gappah in Geneva
Bootleg handbags and pirated films keep informal economies going so African governments turn a blind eye to counterfeiting. Could they do more though to protect the continent's traditional knowledge? Zimbabwean IP lawyer and novelist Petina Gappah looks beyond the labels.
North Africa's dream deferred
- Tuesday, 09 June 2015 16:27
- Sophie Anmuth in Cairo, Med Dhia Hammami and Nizar Manek in Tunis, and Nicholas Norbrook
How to deal with fat cats – not fatwas – is the real problem facing North African leaders after the revolutions failed to fix old economic problems. The clock is ticking for governments to deliver justice and jobs.
Ecowas: The next forty years
- Monday, 18 May 2015 10:54
- Nicholas Norbrook, Olivier Monnier in Abidjan, Billie Adwoa McTernan in Accra
As the West African regional body celebrates 40 years in May, The Africa Report looks at integration on the ground and what the next four decades could hold.
Nigeria's Great Expectations
- Wednesday, 13 May 2015 16:32
- Billie Adwoa McTernan and Tolu Ogunlesi in Lagos, and Patrick Smith in Abuja
After steamrolling to victory in the 28 March presidential election with 54% of the vote, General Buhari is promising to bring fundamental improvements to government and security.
Cyvette Gibson and Paynesville's anti-Ebola revolution
- Tuesday, 21 April 2015 14:54
The crusading mayor and community leaders worked hand in hand to turn the tide against Ebola.