As President Obama announces his second trip to sub-Saharan Africa, doubts remain as to whether US policy will focus more on the continent in his second term.
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Cameroon’s new investment code
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Chinese pharma cracks down on Africa counterfeits
Two Chinese pharmaceutical companies break new ground by implementing mobile authentication checks for their drugs
Morocco to enact sukuk law
The North African country readies to issue its first Islamic bond
Kenya approves cabinet
Kenya’s parliament approves all 16 of President Kenyatta’s cabinet nominees, establishing a government of technocrats
Africa’s food imports on the rise
Agricultural imports are on the rise, as African economies struggle to meet growing demand
South Africa gold sector hit with silicosis claims
Thousands of South Africa gold miners suffering from silicosis, a respiratory disease, are seeking damages from the mining industry.
Inequality rises in resource rich countries: Africa Progress Panel
The APP highlights shady corporate practice as inequality in resource rich countries shows little sign of budging
Africa's bond rush: Handle with care
African governments must use bond revenues to address critical growth constraints, while global conditions are in their favour.
South African government to re-think black empowerment programme
South Africa's government wants to expand the black empowerment programme and crack down on company's avoidance tricks.
Interview with Elsie Kanza, Director and Head of Africa World Economic Forum, speaks to Lanre Akinola, Editor of This Is Africa, ahead of WEF 2013. Visit www.thisisafricaonline.com/wef for more exclusive coverage of the World Economic Forum in Cape Town from May 8 - 10.
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