Kenyas Chinese financed diesel train railway cost $3.2 billion for 472 kilometres of track. The more expensive
electric train line from Addis Ababa to Djibouti $3.4 billion – for 756 kilometres.
Possibly Up To 40% Of Africa’s Regional Trade Is Informal: We Need To Get To The Bottom Of It
Official statistics underestimate total trade between Benin and Nigeria by 50% for imports, and by about 85% for exports.
How Climate Change Might Hit African Fisheries: Catches Could Fall By Record 60% In Parts Of The Continent
In East Africa, ocean warming has already destroyed parts of the coral reef where certain species live, and reduced fish stocks. In parts of West Africa rising sea levels have resulted in the flooding of coastal zones.
Looking Ahead To The African Economy 2018-2019: Moderate Growth, With Slow Gains In Income
In East Africa Ethiopia is likely to remain the fastest growing economy, but growth is projected to slow in Tanzania with moderation in investment growth.