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In Uganda the seemingly ubiquitous struggle between free traders and protectionists is played out in the debate over used clothes. Like so many other cities in Africa, Uganda's capital, Kampala, is the destination for millions of dollars worth of second-hand garments from the developed world. But while myriad jobs have sprung up in Uganda's used clothes trade, those involved in the...

A host of factors, including the continent-wide financial, industrial, and political difficulties since the end of the colonial age have reduced economic performance in Africa to often pitiable levels. Despite starting “from behind” and the current obstacles to economic growth, this editorial highlights progress Africa has made, and the future development that can be speeded up by proper...

In response to growing concerns over terrorist group activity in North Africa, the US is launching a campaign to beef up government forces in several African countries. Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Chad, and Senegal are among the countries that will be receiving American training as well as trucks and equipment to use against terrorist groups roaming the region. The March bombings in Spain that...