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Obama in Africa: More pageantry?

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

The new investment code is excellent and innovative on paper but its compatibility with regional regulations has been overlooked

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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

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Morocco to enact sukuk law

The North African country readies to issue its first Islamic bond

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Kenya approves cabinet

Kenya’s parliament approves all 16 of President Kenyatta’s cabinet nominees, establishing a government of technocrats

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Africa’s food imports on the rise

Agricultural imports are on the rise, as African economies struggle to meet growing demand

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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