Monthly African Indicators: Economic research by CCAfrica
African Development Bank Investments
Thursday August 11th, 2011Africa'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.
Imports and Exports of 2010
Wednesday August 10th, 2011The 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
ICC considering request by Libya to try Qadhafi’s son in national courtWednesday May 16th, 2012
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is currently considering a request by the Libyan authorities to try the son of former leader Muammar al-Qadhafi in their national courts, Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo told the Security Council today.
UN soil carbon survey aims to help Tanzania reduce greenhouse gas emissionsWednesday May 16th, 2012
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is helping Tanzania determine how much carbon is stored in forests and forest soils, in an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming.
UN refugee chief alarmed at fresh displacement from DR Congo clashesWednesday May 16th, 2012
The top United Nations refugee official today voiced his alarm at new inflows of refugees into Rwanda and Uganda, fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
At UN-backed court, Charles Taylor denies role in Sierra Leone atrocitiesWednesday May 16th, 2012
Convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor told the United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone (SCSL) today that he was saddened by the atrocities and crimes committed in Sierra Leone, but denied that he aided the rebels who committed the abuses.
Africa: Race for African Union Head Heats UpWednesday May 16th, 2012
[ISS] The African Union’s (AU) Eight-member Ad hoc Committee of Heads of State and Government (Committee of Eight) met in Cotonou, Benin on 14 May 2012, to discuss the election of the Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and members of the AU Commission.
Sierra Leone: Taylor Speaks at Sentencing HearingWednesday May 16th, 2012
[Special Court for Sierra Leone] Convicted former Liberian President Charles Taylor expressed his “sadness and deepest sympathy for the atrocities and crimes that were suffered by individuals and families in Sierra Leone,” today, but told the Judges at his sentencing hearing that he was not responsible for the crimes committed by rebel forces and that [...]
