Remember those years when rich countries imposed tough conditions on Africa for debt relief? Now the tables are turning.
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Anxious Africa awaits fallout from US downgrade
Recent years of encouraging economic performance in sub-Saharan Africa could unravel in the aftermath of the US credit rating downgrade. A flagging world economy might drag down commodity prices, dismantling the foundation of Africa’s recovery.
Friend or foe of Rwanda?
The UK government lavishes funds on Rwanda but others feel rather differently about the repressive reputation of the Paul Kagame government.
African silence speaks volumes
African ministers, long tormented by accusations of dysfunctional government, are so far resisting the temptation to bounce this message with United States inserted as the subject.
Madagascar at mercy of neo-colonial fishing plunder
A UN human rights mission to Madagascar has alleged that European and Asian exploitation of the island’s fishing grounds is comparable to the pillage of African resources by 19th century imperialists.
Malawi spells trouble for aid promises
Malawi is a scare story for Africa because President Mutharika was until very recently the donors’ pet; now he is perceived as a tyrant.
Security Council skips date with history
A rare Security Council debate on the threat posed to peace by climate change failed to spot the signficance of an equally rare declaration – of famine – in Somalia.
Todd Stern handbagged in Delhi
Todd Stern, US special envoy on climate change, has met the new Indian environment minister, Jayanthi Natarajan, to discuss the looming UN conference in Durban.
The climate change blame game
How far can we go in blaming climate change for food insecurity? Kenya poses the difficult questions.
Vandana Shiva calls for end to Indian seed poker
The Indian scientist and environmental activist, Dr Vandana Shiva, has taunted the world’s major biotechnology companies for adopting crop seed research methods which require no more skills than betting in a lottery.