Rwanda’s rapid response stalls march of coronavirus
Early and decisive action to close its borders and impose a lockdown has so far paid off for Rwanda in terms of few infections and only two deaths from coronavirus
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Coronavirus in Ethiopia: Is the worst yet to come?
Ethiopia was quick to clamp down on transmission of coronavirus but loss of income and jobs could create a febrile political atmosphere. James Jeffrey reports
Djibouti’s massive boom in transport infrastructure
Djibouti will spend $15bn over the next five years to build new infrastructure and improve its roads, rail and airport network as it seeks to …
Djibouti: A new magnet for investment in the Horn
Djibouti’s new investment drive has been spectacularly successful but work is still going on apace to make it a rival to the likes of Dubai
Djibouti: becoming a digital powerhouse
Djibouti now has 11 undersea cables, making it one of the best-connected countries in Africa and with its data centre, it is well on its way to becoming a regional digital hub.
Djibouti: calm at the eye of the storm
Djibouti boasts great diplomatic clout for a small state, but as the regional situation shifts, what lies ahead? Sonia Le Gouriellec shares her insights with New African