Africa Renewal: December 2013

Cover Story

A messenger of peace and development goes to the Sahel

For his trip to the Sahel, Ban Ki-moon adopted as his motto an African saying: “One hand cannot tie a bundle.” His guests agreed.

Good Governance

African Peer Review Mechanism comes of age

Countries embracing self-monitoring mechanism to shine light on domestic affairs

The rise of civil society groups in Africa

These groups have become major actors in the fight against corruption

Piracy in West Africa

A bumpy road to maritime security

Illicit Financial Flows from Africa: track it, stop it, get it

Illicit money outflows are draining Africa’s domestic resources, depriving it of crucial investment funds

Africa loses $50 billion every year

Interview with Nigerian Ambassador Segun Apata

Giving back to society

African philanthropists push for prosperity

Sahel

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