Tag Archives: Cameroon

November 22, 2010

The Economist: The World In 2011. Africa Focus.

Essential reading for any economist, is the seminal The Economist: The World In series. The 2011 edition has just been released, and just like Development Afrique  did last year covering the 2010 edition, so we shall look at what was … Continue reading →

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July 5, 2010

50 Years Independence In Francophone Africa.

In the last week, the most populous Francophone African country, the Democratic Republic of Congo celebrated 50 years of Independence. In 2010, a further 14 will celebrate this milestone, the roll call reads; Cameroon, Togo, Mali, Senegal, Madagascar, Benin, Niger, … Continue reading →

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December 8, 2009

2010 FIFA World Cup Draw: African Team Prospects.

The draw for the FIFA 2010 World Cup has now taken place, and the 6 representatives from the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) region know their fate, and the prognosis is not entirely good, but there is hope. Group A: … Continue reading →

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October 27, 2009

Mobile Phone Growth in Africa the fastest in the world. UNCTAD Report.

Gone are the days when mobile phones were only the preserve of the wealthy and no foreign mobile operators from the richer economies were willing to invest in Africa, today, the mobile phone business is becoming one of the biggest … Continue reading →

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