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Cyber surveillance: a new market, with old clients The murky world of cyber espionage is increasingly valuable on the continent
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UK Africa – towards a new partnership As leaders gather for the UK-Africa Investment Summit, we look at the dynamics underpinning the relationship
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Investing for income A record 25% of the global government bond market is now negative yielding. A series on income investing in this chilly climate.
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© Tshisekedi won an election that raised numerous concerns about voting irregularities amongst observers as the country chose a successor to longtime President Kabila. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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The balance of power in the new DRC To what extent has the Kabila regime been replaced? Not much if you listen to some opposition leaders. But Tshisekedi is trying to use his popularity ...
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The 100 most influential Africans The names in this year’s ranking of the 100 most influential Africans are examples of the heights of African leadership in the world, both at home and...
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How Dan Etete’s billion-dollar deal ended up in court An investigation in Nigeria has turned into the country’s biggest corporate bribery case. Nine executives from Eni and Royal Dutch Shell, and Nigerian...
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The youth-driven wave in Africa Across the continent, from Sudan to South Africa, growing young populations frustrated by a lack of economic opportunity are rising up and challenging...
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Bayelsa_Ouv © An auditorium takes shape at the University of Africa campus in Toru-Orua. KC Nwakalor/TAR

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Nigeria’s Bayelsa State: a driving force in the Niger Delta A hefty contributor to Nigeria’s economy, Bayelsa State is driving progress in the oil-rich Niger Delta through the launch of major development projec...
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CR Profile Intro © South African Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa poses for a portrait during an interview. Moeletsi Mabe/Sunday Times/Gallo Images/Getty Images

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Cyril Ramaphosa’s destiny Ahead of 8 May’s general elections, The Africa Report talks to close contacts of the president over the years to build a picture of the man who says h...
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Logistics_lead © Outside the gate of the Hawassa Industrial Park in Hawassa, Ethiopia, on January 18, 2018. Nichole Sobecki/VII/REDUX-REA

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Moving Africa’s transport and logistics sector forward Africa’s logistics sector holds much potential and presents a major opportunity for foreign investors, despite reform and infrastructure challenges
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