The African Great Lakes are becoming one of the most crowded places in the world
Catch up on global daily news
Compelling long reads
Future-gazing analysis, predictions and speculation
Tune into captivating conversations
Watch engaging short films
The secrets of the Congo basin are only slowly coming to light
Pressure from America and its allies can prevent a return to fighting
A handpicked article read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist
The continent’s food markets are more dynamic than commonly thought
With more ships plying its rivers and lakes, the continent could be much richer
They are taking on war, corruption and China
