China's extraordinary level of interest in Africa - in particular, its economic engagement with perceived repressive regimes … - African leaders view China's entry as a means of pulling Africa onto the path of globalization. It is thus important that …China's spectacular economic progress has led some security analysts and policy makers in the North and the South to …

Governance. Democracy has a decidedly mixed history in Africa and, despite a concerted effort by the African Union (AU), it has … democratic ideals. Although hurdles remain on Africa's road to democratic development, including poverty, illiteracy, and … observe the Charter's obligations, then the prospects for democratic governance in Africa have a bright future …

The subject of this article is the application of Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) to Africa's cultural economy, and … its implications for development. Drawing on extensive research, including field work in Africa and interviews with key … Intellectual Property is antithetical to African culture -- that an effective Intellectual Property regime in Africa is inoperable …

Textiles and Clothing and China's accession to the WTO, the article considers AGOA's effect on Africa's nascent textile and … policy toward sub-Saharan Africa. Has AGOA fulfilled its promise to serve as a catalyst for African economic development? The …