African states have been involved in close to a hundred international arbitrations with foreign investors. More investment claims have been settled than upheld and more claims have been rejected than upheld.    

Africa is not creating enough jobs to absorb the 10 to 12 million young people entering its labour markets each year

Growth is trickling down in Africa and people have more money to spend. With a young population, 62 percent under the age of 25, Africa has a guaranteed consumer base for years to come

Growing security risks across North and West Africa bring to light the unintended consequences of the Arab Spring

There are grounds for optimism that the Dodd Frank Act will contribute to the Congressional objective of promoting peace and security in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Technological innovation, especially in mobile, will be critical to improving agricultural productivity, but R&D funding must be ramped up after years of neglect

Drawing on the latest legal and regulatory developments, This is Africa presents investment-related intelligence covering business reforms and legal news on the continent

Smallholders can play a role in delivering food to meet growing demand, but a proactive business mindset will be needed to link producers to consumers