Abuja does not want international oil companies invested in the Nigerian oil sector to lose confidence in its security environment or to relocate.

Stratfor Vice President of Africa Analysis Mark Schroeder discusses African countries' dependence on Chinese investment for their own economic development.

Stratfor Africa analyst Mark Schroeder discusses the re-election of South African President Jacob Zuma and the country's efforts to expand its international influence.

Pretoria is attempting to expand its regional influence by investing in projects across the continent.

Modern Indian industries, both state and private, view East Africa as a natural extension of their domestic business activities.

Stratfor Vice President of East Asia Analysis Rodger Baker discusses this week's BRICS summit in New Delhi and how there are many things that divide Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa despite the group's argument that it should be taken more seriously.

Africa Analyst Mark Schroeder examines South Africa's turn at validating election results, this time in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and what it could mean for the winner.

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Africa Analyst Mark Schroeder discusses the political and economic prospects of sub Saharan Africa and notes China's interest in the region.

Editor’s Note: Transcripts are generated using speech-recognition technology. Therefore, STRATFOR cannot guarantee their complete accuracy.

Analyst Mark Schroeder discusses how the suspension of the African National Congress (ANC) Youth League president creates a tactical advantage for South African President Jacob Zuma ahead of the ANC leadership convention in 2012.

Analyst Mark Schroeder examines South Africa's recent strikes in the context of internal divisions within the country's ruling party's alliance.

Editor’s Note: Transcripts are generated using speech-recognition technology. Therefore, STRATFOR cannot guarantee their complete accuracy.