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Plenty Of Ambition

Phillipine Mtikitiki, general manager of the East & Central Africa Franchise for Coca-Cola and president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Kenya, talks about Africa’s “infinite promise” and investment from the US and China.

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A New Wind Of Change

Africa is on the cusp of exponential growth.

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Africa Converging

The regional economy is expanding, but a global slowdown and a continuing infrastructure deficit stand in the way of faster growth.

News

High Hurdles For Sudan’s New Leader

A revolution toppledOmar al-Bashir and now a caretaker government is trying to guide the country to democracy.

Features

Battered But Unbowed: Q&A With Libyan Central Bank Governor Saddek Omar El Kaber

Saddek Omar El Kaber, governor of the Central Bank of Libya, talks about navigating through turmoil, and the need for strong stable institutions.

Features

Constant Evolution: Q&A With Morocco Central Bank Governor Abdellatif Jouhari

Morocco’s central bank governor, Abdellatif Jouhari, talks about how Bank Al-Maghrib is adapting to new roles and greater inclusivity.

Features

Lender Of Last Resort: Q&A With Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Head John Mangudya

John Mangudya, head of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, describes his efforts to move the bank away from the quasi-fiscal activities that distracted it from its core mission.

Country Report

Ghana: Sustaining Growth Momentum

Ghana has been one of Africa’s star performers, boosted by expanding oil production. But currency volatility, foreign-investor jitters and an upcoming election pose challenges.

Emerging & Frontier Markets

Senegal: Strength In Diversity

Senegal enjoys a broad range of economic drivers, political stability and a long-range development plan designed to appeal to foreign investors.

Features

Kenya Becomes Oil Exporter Propelled By China Deal

China's rise is boosting the economies of African nations.

News

A Disciplinarian Gets Another Term As Kenya’s Central Bank Governor

Kenyan monetary policy remains in the same hands.

News

South Africa’s New President Faces Skepticism

South Africa is increasingly difficult to govern.