| 7 January 2016 |
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TALKING POINT
New Year crash in Chinese stock market is a bad omen for Africa
by Peter Fabricius |
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Nigeria’s challenges epitomise those of the continent, where the slowdown in China’s economy is threatening the Africa Rising narrative.
Having failed to industrialise and diversify their economies, these countries might face the first of the truly lean years in 2016.
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| ISS Today |
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No shortcuts to UNSC reform
by Marina Magalhães B L da Silva and Jakkie Cilliers |
For much-needed UNSC expansion to happen, detailed recommendations are needed – not general principles.
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THINK AGAIN: Civil society in Kenya is down, but not out
by Simon Allison |
Kenyan NGOs head into the new year facing a deeply uncertain future.
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Will Benin get another 'international' president in 2016?
by Ella Jeannine Abatan |
Lionel Zinsou's nomination raises questions about whether Benin's political parties can groom credible contenders for president.
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| Publications |
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| Peace and Security Council Report No 76 |
This report highlights key issues for this month’s AU Summit, and discusses how the AU will engage with upcoming challenges.
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