Equatorial Guinea's government blamed Niger Delta militants for an attack in the country's capital city, but the incident was more likely a rescue attempt. [more]
Sub-Saharan Africa’s geography determines its politics, economics and industry, in particular by limiting foreign investment and constraining the directions in which foreign capital flows. [more]
Japan will use increased development and food assistance in its quest to distinguish itself from other countries competing for secure access to Africa's resources. [more]
Nigeria is moving to block the U.S. from establishing a combat command in Africa, but some of its Gulf of Guinea neighbors are unlikely to follow Abuja's lead. [more]
