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Past articles by Simon:
Ethiopia’s internal conflict explained
The East African country has descended into an increasingly bloody civil conflict. → Read More
EU and Africa team up on taxing Big Tech
African countries see their booming digital sector as a prime target to recuperate pandemic losses. → Read More
Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed loses his shine – POLITICO
A year on from his Nobel peace prize, critics accuse Abiy Ahmed’s government of an authoritarian shift. → Read More
Why the Mali coup matters to Europe and the world
What happens to France’s role in the Sahel is far from clear. → Read More
Nigeria’s WTO candidate looks to bridge the US-China schism – POLITICO
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says Washington and Beijing have a mutual interest in repairing the broken global trading system. → Read More
Africa eyes the world’s top trade job — but spars over its candidate – POLITICO
Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala could thwart Europe’s hopes of another WTO chief. → Read More
The doctor making Trump queasy
The head of the World Health Organization is feeling the squeeze from the US and China. → Read More
Coronavirus ends China’s honeymoon in Africa – POLITICO
Beijing has spent billions to win friends and influence politics in Africa. But the virus is threatening to upend years of careful work. → Read More
Africa to G20: Debt relief deal to heal ease coronavirus crisis not enough
Sub-Saharan Africa’s gross domestic product is set to shrink this year by 1.6 percent, according to the IMF. → Read More
Coronavirus hits Africa’s mega trade deal plans – POLITICO
The deal had been due to launch in July but that now looks impossible. → Read More
Africa’s coronavirus outbreaks seeded from Europe – POLITICO
Many African countries reacted quickly to the pandemic, but they have not avoided economic harm. → Read More
Pacifist EU won’t stop terrorism in Africa, says foreign affairs chief – POLITICO
‘We are facing a war. And when you face a war, you need to do war,’ Josep Borrell declares. → Read More
African Union to EU: We’ve got our own strategy, thanks – POLITICO
African Union says it doesn’t need to be lectured on European values. → Read More
In search of allies, EU turns to Africa
Von der Leyen leads large delegation to Ethiopia, as the geopolitical commission pivots south. → Read More
Mike Pompeo woos Africa, but it’s a tough sell – POLITICO
African countries are wary of contradictory messages from Washington. → Read More
UK’s hold on Chagos Islands is ‘wrongful act,’ say African leaders
The UK is loath to give up control of the islands due to their strategic location in the Indian Ocean. → Read More
An all-Africa free-trade deal to warm the EU’s heart – POLITICO
African Union sets goals for free movement of goods, services and people. Now all Africa needs are roads and rail. → Read More
Ethiopia plays Europe off China in bid to boost investment
Effort to attract European money is part of prime minister’s push to modernize economy and reduce debt. → Read More
Belgium’s battle royal: The prince vs the state – POLITICO
A tussle over Muammar Gaddafi’s unpaid debts brings tensions to a head. → Read More
The EU’s 7 post-election green priorities – POLITICO
The European election pushed green priorities far up the agenda. → Read More