Archive for September 2023
Multilateralism in 2023: Africa’s growing voice on the world stage
African countries are becoming increasingly visible on the world stage. In 2023 African leaders attended numerous summits, negotiated new trade and security deals, and multilateral blocs such as the G20 and BRICS extended memberships to African states. This is not surprising, however, and reflects Africa’s increasing geopolitical importance in world affairs amid increasing competition between…
Read MoreParallel lines – US and China vie for African rail dominance
The US and China are using rail investment as part of their scramble for Africa’s mineral resources. But can passenger rail projects that boost regional integration find financial backers?
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