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Published 20th March 1998

Vol 39 No 6

African roadshow rolls

At last there are signs of Washington's new thinking on Africa as President Clinton sets off on a six-stop tour

Above all, President Bill Clinton’s 23 March - 2 April trip to Africa is an attempt to change the American perception of Africa: that the world’s poorest continent - albeit the home of Nelson Mandela, and some of the best musicians and soccer players in the world - should be accorded the same respect as Asia and Latin America. Domestically (and that’s what counts in Washington’s foreign policy) the trip will be counted a success if media interest goes beyond war and famine issues, and if US business, currently wrong-footed by the Asian meltdown, starts looking more seriously at productive investment in Africa.

Moses in the wilderness

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The untouchables

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Scepticism abounds as President Moi promises to crack down on corruption

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Union is strength

As President Mugabe's credibility fades, a union leader looks like the coming man

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A budget for believers

Surprisingly, Trevor Manuel's budget wins plaudits from capitalists and communists

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Pointers

Carpet crossing

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Who's in charge?

A new confrontation is brewing over control of the African Development Bank. On 23 March in Abidjan, the governors from 12 leading member countries will make their plans for the an...

Talking gas

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