The best reference in African affairs. The Africa Report is the international publication of reference dedicated to African affairs, anticipating economic and political changes in Africa and relied upon for the independent expertise in its surveys, sector reports and country focus in each issue.

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In this June issue of The Africa Report, Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala talks about coming face to face with corruption, in her new book Fighting Corruption is Dangerous. Her book is important for its analysis of how international and local corrupt networks function and how to stop them. Our country focus on Zimbabwe considers whether the elections later this year will show if the ruling party and security services can turn a new page and win over international donors and investors. We also shine a light on how an African government crafted a shady billion-dollar deal, with the help of international contractors and big banks. We consider the implications of the relationship between Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Abdi Iley, the powerful leader of Ethiopia’s Somali Region. Our agribusiness dossier looks at the potential of coffee cash-crops for farmers and our art & life section considers the hype beyond ‘Black Panther’. Also in this issue: FREE Investing in Benin guide.