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Frontline. Nigeria.
THE SHADOW GOVERNMENT

The Action Congress is a rising force in Nigeria, marrying technocratic success to a solid regional base. But does it have the wherewithal to break into national politics?

Politics. Alassane Ouattara

The president of Côte d’Ivoire and current head of ECOWAS speaks candidly on Africa’s security challenge, on kindling new friendships between Anglophone and Francophone Africa, rebuilding the peace in Côte d’Ivoire, and extracting the poison of Ivoirité from the body politic.

Country focus. Ehiopia
ADDIS RISING

From a cycle of drought and poverty to an emerging regional powerhouse, Ethiopia’s ascent is a development-state success.

Business. Kenya
LAMU’S GRAND DESIGNS

Ambitious plans to bridge the continent will need a serious dose of reality to stand up to the scrutiny of financiers.