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Sudan at the crossroads

Sudan, Africa’s biggest country, is bracing itself for two events which will have a seismic impact on its future, for better or for worse. The first is the national presidential and legislative elections scheduled for next month (April) and the second will follow shortly after, in 2011, when the South will hold a referendum to decide whether to remain as part of a unified Sudan or to opt for independence. Both events are full of opportunities as well as hazards in equal measure. Whatever the outcome, the impact, politically, socially and economically not only for Sudan itself but also for a very large chunk of Africa surrounding the country, will be profound. This could be make or break for half a dozen African nations. African Business editor Anver Versi has just returned from South Sudan; here is his first-hand assessment of the situation More...

After the crisis comes the bounce-back

Battered and still limping a little, Africa is showing signs of revival, with sound predictions that 15 of the 20 fastest-growing economies in 2010 will be from the African continent. Tom Nevin reports. More...

China strengthening Africa’s infrastructure base

Modern infrastructure is the spine on which economic development depends but the infrastructure base in Africa is woefully inadequate. However, the strategic policies of countries such as China are slowly closing the gap. More...

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Editorial
Niger coup is setback for Africa

Cover story
Sudan at the crossroads
Sudan on a knife edge

Cityview
China strengthening Africa’s infrastructure base

Economy
After the crisis comes the bounce-back

Special Report: African Oil & Gas
Most exciting decade in sight
Oil riches now cover continent
Gas: the great leap forward
Double lucky strike for Tullow
Angola’s star on the rise with Iraq deal
Will Shell pull out of Nigeria?
Sudan’s day of reckoning draws near
Mozambique’s offshore gas find

Environment
Fencing mountains in Kenya

Manufacturing
Has Africa’s manufacturing revolution started?

Mining
Exploiting Africa’s vast potential
Konkola goes deep
2010 World Cup Watch
Retail windfall: myth or reality?

Event
Comesa Investment Forum

Country Files
Zimbabwe: Life and business return to the streets
Nigeria: Sanusi slaps bosses with 10-year limit
Botswana: Copper, silver fortune beckons
Mauritius: Milking profits

ReviewsBooks/Music
Future Africa
Sara Tavares

	African Business wins Best Business Magazines of the Year Award
	The 2005 Diageo Africa Business Reporting Awards were won by African Business (best magazine) and by its editor Anver Versi (best journalist). Click here to read the story, here for the photos of the event, and here for Anver Versi's latest editorials.