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Africa: A Good Bet for Foreign Investment?

Published on June 5, 2008

“I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key. That key is Russian national interest.” — Winston Churchill in 1939
Blogger’s note: Tom Bulford, editor of Penny Sleuth UK, may begin his article with a quote about [...]

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Commodities Trading: Food riots and cash crops

Published on April 23, 2008

“What has sparked such energy from bureaucrats better known for their plodding nature? Nothing sets a fire under such folks like a good food riot.” — Adam Lass
by Adam Lass
Baltimore – (TFN): Brick-throwing crowds have been reported in Egypt, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire, Senegal and Ethiopia. But these are not [...]

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Foreign Investment: The showdown for Africa begins

Published on April 18, 2008

“Africa is malnourished, politically impotent, overrun with disease, and teeming with warlords, so it’s no surprise the typical life expectancy is 20%-30% below the global average. Despite such a daunting outlook, Africa will be the most hotly contested battleground for the two of the world’s most influential powers over [...]

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