IN THIS ISSUE

Zimbabwe: A marriage of convenience under strain

After a successful honeymoon, two of the parties in the coalition 
seem determined to hold fresh elections next year to settle their growing roster of disputes

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The great telephone racket

From hidden costs, misleading calling-card advertisements, high interconnection rates and grey markets, the African international telephony business works well for everyone except those who want to make reliable and low-cost calls to Africa.

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Youth Leagues: From Marx to Mammon

Young politicians are battling it out for the future of South Africa and Zimbabwe, shaping national politics in the process. The consequences will affect all the countries in Southern Africa

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The middle classes: Moving on up

The spread of mobile phones and supermarkets across Africa is attributed to the growth of the middle classes. But what do they stand for? What do they want? A continent-wide investigation. 

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Youssou N'Dour: A witness to change

Singer, songwriter, campaigner, media mogul and banker, Youssou N’Dour is now turning to politics

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In the Know

Seeds of a smallholder revolution

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Malawi, Tanzania and Ghana are leading the way for a green revolution. As the African Green Revolution Forum opens in Ghana, AGRA president Namanga Ngongi says it is down to the little guys. ... Read more

Interview

Tony Blair, interview transcript

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The former British prime minister talks to The Africa Report about aid, development and governance in Africa  ... Read more

The Question

Are the Millennium Development Goals useful for Africa?

Ahead of a UN Millennium Development Goals summit in September, read views from experts arguing for and against the MDGs, and join in the debate. ... Read more

Special Reports

  • Mozambique Special
  • Satellite
  • Oil & Gas

Mozambique: On the road to an open society

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After making impressive strides in post-conflict reconstruction, Mozambique needs to pursue a new path of political pluralism 
and inclusive economic growth Read more...

Knocked out of orbit

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Gateway’s Mike Van Den Bergh predicts that the role of satellites will have to change as fibre-optic cables spread around and across the African continent   Read more...

Who owns Africa's oil?

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Major oil exporting countries like Angola and Algeria are trying out new, smarter versions of resource nationalism     Read more...

Events

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A brand new event in the Com World Series, Nigeria Com in Lagos is the only event focused on Nigerian telcom operators. Representatives from Etisalat, MTN and Starcomms are among 35 confirmed speakers.  ... Read more

Country Profiles

53 African Countries

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Africa's 53 countries under the microscope. Political analysis and economic data from all corners of the continent.  Read our 53 Africa country profiles...

Rankings

This month... Mining

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We focus on Africa's miners, who are benefiting from the booms and busts in international ore prices... Read more...

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EDUCATION CAMPAIGN

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Should more teachers be striking for better pay? What's better for your child: public or private school? What skills do employers want from new graduates? Join in the debate with our education campaign at Clean Slate, our blog dedicated to education in Africa.... Read more...

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