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The African Geopolitical ATLAS 2020: 84 outlooks of Africa
28Apr
The African Geopolitical ATLAS 2020: 84 outlooks of Africa
by Stake expertsPublication
Stake experts: ATLAS Géopolitique Africain 2020
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Stake experts has just published the first edition of its African Geopolitical ATLAS 2020. This 222-pages bilingual (English and French) book aims to provide decision-makers with a snapshot of the geopolitical changes taking place on the continent during the study period. It is the result of two years of collecting and processing statistical data from the 54 countries of the African continent.

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Lancement de la phase opérationnelle de la Zlecaf, Sommet de Niamey, 2019 (© Ambassade du Niger au Mali)
02Sep
What contribution of the AfCFTA to peace and security in Africa?
by Guillaume GeroutInsight
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the operational phase of which was launched at the 12th Extraordinary Meeting of the Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union, held on July 7, 2019, in Niamey, Niger, is a crucial step in the continent’s economic integration process.

Beyond the theoretical argument suggesting increased interdependence through the necessary stability that promotes trade, what contribution can the AfCFTA make to a more stable and prosperous Africa?

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31Oct
Which economic sectors are Chinese loans to African countries invested in?
by Stake expertsChart
A few weeks ago, Stake experts looked into the benefits Chinese companies derive from infrastructure projects in Africa. Another side of the question is what other economic sectors benefit from Chinese investments.

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17Oct
How important is tobacco production to Zimbabwe economy?
by Stake expertsChart
The Central Bank of Zimbabwe announced last week a volume of tobacco sales reaching 237 thousand metric tons this year, raising the country’s growth forecast from 4.5% to 6%. This news (re)highlights the strategic importance of tobacco production in the Zimbabwean economy continually seeking foreign currency. This chart by Stake experts shows the evolution of tobacco production in the country since 2014.

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