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What to Watch in 2020

The blessing of the demographic dividend, and why Africa needs to borrow at all?

Africa will be beating most of the rest of the world on growth in the 2030s. For the next decade however, Africa will be short of capital - because ... of the demographics.

golden boy

Angola’s former president’s son stands trial in high-profile case

Former head of Angola’s $5bn sovereign wealth fund, José “Zénu” Filomeno dos Santos has been on trial since December 9. The eldest son ... of the former president, dos Santos is accused of embezzling $1.5bn of public money during his tenure (2013-2017).

What to Watch in 2020

New rules on sulphur in maritime fuel give Africa challenges and opportunities

New International Maritime Organisation rules will slash the amount of sulphur allowed in maritime fuel. ...

party time

DRC: Moïse Katumbi creates party, confirms ambitions for 2023

For a long time supported by partner political parties or groups, the opponent Moïse Katumbi now has his own party: Ensemble pour la République, ... with it's roots in his Lubumbashi fiefdom.

Voluntary Serfdom?

CFA franc members need improved governance, flexible inflation targets

CFA franc membership will give little protection if South Africa’s economic woes triggers capital flight from the continent in 2020. ...

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Africa has the slowest data speeds. Here’s how to accelerate things

All over the world, the internet has provided extraordinary socioeconomic opportunities to businesses, governments, and individuals. But less ... developed countries still face numerous obstacles to maximise its potential.

BIG PLANS

DRC President: A great Congo needs great ambition

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi has defended his political alliance with former president Joseph Kabila. ... In a speech that lasted nearly three hours, he also addressed members of parliament about his key policies as head of state.

GREEN CRISIS

Climate talks fail to tackle Africa’s priorities, again

African countries were left disappointed at the 25th meeting of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 25) in Madrid this year. No ... agreement was reached on carbon market rules to finance climate change projects in developing countries.

Spokesperson for the African delegation, Seyni Nafo explains the diplomatic stalemate.

fear of fraud

Hundreds of Chinese citizens told me what they thought about the controversial social credit system

As several African countries investigate the use of facial recognition software, here is a perspective from China on its use to create societal ... 'credit'.

SEEKING REPARATIONS

Apple, Google, Tesla, sued for allegedly benefitting from DRC child labour

Apple, Microsoft, Dell, Tesla, and Google’s parent company, Alphabet are facing legal action in a U.S. Federal Court after a coalition of researchers ... and lawyers filed a complaint on Monday, 16 December 2019. They’re accusing the firms of "aiding and abetting child labour" in Congolese cobalt mines.

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