Ethiopian dam peace talks restart despite Trump’s war talk
Despite recent comments by President Trump, the bombing of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) by Egypt is highly unlikely
North Africa
Egypt, South Africa and Morocco attract the most FDI in 2019
Of the 998 projects financed by FDI in Africa last year, Egypt, South Africa, and Morocco were responsible for the greatest share.
New economic era for Sudan as US lifts sanctions
The move is an opportunity to bring Sudan’s economy back from the brink of collapse.
North African oil producers feel the strain of low prices and coronavirus
In North Africa, production has fallen due to the pandemic and low prices, while Libya’s internal conflict has been gravely affecting its onshore output. Ian Lewis reports
Sudan-Israel relations must not be linked to US terror designation, says Hamdok
Sudanese Prime Minister says the two issues must be separated in ongoing negotiations with the US government.
Opinion: US should bring Sudan in from the cold
Rather than imposing onerous conditions on Sudan as the price for its re-entry into the international community, the US should welcome back a country hungry for change, says David Thomas
Locusts wreak havoc on East African agriculture
According to the World Bank, the current locust infestation will cost East Africa and Yemen $8.5bn this year. Charlie Mitchell reports on local and international efforts to stem the plague
East African Community battles trade disruption
The East African Community is one of Africa’s most integrated regional blocs, but the Covid-19 pandemic has caused massive disruption to both its internal and external trade. Tom Collins reports
‘The honest broker’ – Egypt’s Abdel-Hamid Mamdouh sets out his WTO leadership bid
In conversation with Chatham House, former World Trade Organization (WTO) senior executive Abdel-Hamid Mamdouh lays out his bid to lead …
North Africa: Renewables build on existing thermal capacity
Neil Ford reports on national and regional energy transition strategies in North Africa