Can South Africa / Nigeria relations be recalibrated? by Gopaldas, Ronak

“…Mbeki and Obasanjo developed close ties and shared their vision of a united continent. …”
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The Gulf’s growing role in Africa by Gopaldas, Ronak

“…Rising tensions in the Gulf hastened the region’s push to forge strategic alliances in Africa, which could well illuminate a prosperous new period for those African countries able and willing to cement mutually beneficial ties. Much is at stake for all parties: Africa’s strategic geographic positioning along critical oil trade routes offers Gulf states an incentive to develop alliances, while African states could benefit from significant (and much needed) investment inflows and infrastructure development.…”
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The CFA Franc : A currency by any other name?​  by Gopaldas, Ronak

“…Was it a pragmatic step in severing colonial ties or merely political optics designed to garner populist support? …”
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China’s Post-Corona future in Africa by Gopaldas, Ronak

“…An understanding and supportive stance by China could deepen its already strong ties on the continent, thus emboldening an acceleration of BRI in the region to the benefit of all. …”
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