Category Archives: Natural Resources
Africa and the G20: G8 vs BRIC’s.
The 2010 G8 Summit in Canada has just concluded, and for Africa, the returns have been the same as usual, not much tangible steps forward in assistance and co-operation developing the continent. The Gleneagles G8 pledge in 2005 that sought … Continue reading
Françafrique, Morts ou Vivants?
Le rapport annuel Sommet France-Afrique est venu et reparti (31 mai – Juin 1), et dans une année où l’Afrique est bien à la vue du monde, avec la Coupe du Monde en Afrique du Sud , mais surtout avec de … Continue reading
Françafrique, Dead or Alive?
The annual France-Africa Summit has come and gone (31 May – June 1), and in a year where Africa is in clear view of the world, with the World Cup in South Africa, but mostly with many states celebrating 50 … Continue reading
African View: Vulture Funds & Legal Compensation
The African continent is often mentioned as the most exploited place on the Earth, first in humans in the slave trade, then in natural resources that fuelled colonialism. In recent times, through bending laws and taking advantage of weaker people, … Continue reading
