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AGOA, African trade and development
Nairobi is currently playing host to delegates from all over the Continent and the US attending the 8th AGOA conference. I had time yesterday to listen to Sec. Clinton’s and President Kibaki’s speeches...
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coup claim in madagascar
UPDATE: The BBC reports that soldiers loyal to Rajoelina have stormed the barracks where the mutinying soldiers were ensconced to restore order and discipline. It is not clear how many casualties, if...
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More on economic development
Brookings has two pieces worth reading on the state of Africa’s economies. The main takeaways are that: 1) there are many Africa’s; some states are doing well while others continue to run around in...
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What Obama’s re-election means for US Africa Policy
On the 14th of June this year President Obama outlined his policy for Sub-Saharan Africa. Included in the policy statement were four key strategic objectives: (1) strengthen democratic institutions;...
View ArticleQuick Thoughts on President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Foreign Policy in Africa
The Republican Party will, for the first time since 2006, control all branches of government. That means that the only institutional speed bump faced by Republican policymaking will be parliamentary...
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