Economic Development Policies Can Weaken Local Support for Terrorism

  Peter Chalk. Three countries—Israel, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom (U.K.)—have…


South Korean Government Takes Steps To Alleviate Hunger In Africa

  Kirsty Taylor. Korea will further help tackle hunger in Africa following the Korean launch…


US Troops To Deploy In Cameroon

 U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs.  At the invitation of and in coordination with the government…


Life "Under The Electricity Grid" In Nigeria

Jared Kalow. In July, 2015, Nigerian President Buhari and President Obama spoke at length in the…


Who Are The Major Players In The World's Oil Market?

Sam Null. The world oil market is complex. Governments as well as private companies play roles in…


How Not To Mismanage A Country's Sovereign Wealth Fund

Norway's sovereign wealth fund, the country's collective bank account now valued at $1 trillion and…


Despite Realized Economic Growth African Spending On Healthcare Remains Inadequate

Noam Levey. The little boy born just before sunset was lucky. He had stopped breathing just after…


Family Planning As A Means To Economic Development In Africa

Mahlet Woldetsadik.   Worldwide, nearly 800 women die every day due to mostly preventable…


Think Twice About More Military Aid to Nigeria

 *The Council strongly disagrees with this view but the author raises serious substantive issues.*…


Growth Prospects For Africa

James Akena. The first years of this century have produced Africa’s best decade of economic…