Lucien-with-subtitleA reality check on Canadian mining in Africa

It seems that every time you read or hear about Canadian mining in Africa, it's negative toward the industry. But Canadian mining operations in Africa are providing jobs to local people and taxes, dividends and royalties to local governments. It seems that every time you read or hear about Canadian mining in Africa, it prompts [...]

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Monthly African Indicators: Economic research by CCAfrica

Investissements BAD thumbnail African Development Bank Investments Thursday August 11th, 2011

Africa's economic growth accelerated after 2000, making it the world's thrid-fastest growing region. The following MAI indicates the total AfDB funding by african country as well as the progress being made in African governance.    


Import-Export 2010 - FR thumbnail Imports and Exports of 2010 Wednesday August 10th, 2011

The Canadian Council on Africa has mapped out Africa's exports and imports to find that a few countries, namely Algeria, Angola and Zambia have benefited from a trade surplus in 2010.    


Latest News On Africa

South Sudan: IOM Airlift Returns Vulnerable Citizens from Khartoum
Friday January 27th, 2012

The returnees are part of a bigger group of South Sudanese who have been stranded at locations in and around Khartoum known as ‘departure points’ since late 2010, when the government of newly-independent South Sudan called upon its people to return home.

Land grabs move to Harare
Friday January 27th, 2012

A number of Zanu-PF supporters have invaded one of Harare’s wealthiest suburbs, building illegal makeshift homes.

Nigeria’s Muslims get stern warning
Friday January 27th, 2012

Many say the attacks are not religious in nature and are an attempt to overthrow the president.

Army up his sleeve: Mugabe’s military strongmen likely to stay
Friday January 27th, 2012

President Robert Mugabe’s plans to keep loyal and long-serving security force chiefs on is fanning new disputes within Zimbabwe’s unity government.

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