Africa Economy

This chapter contains an article on African football, as well as information on hotels, government agencies and other listings, along with useful tips for visitors on a range of topics such as visa requirements, currency, communications, dress codes and business hours, among others.

Gabon has seen stable growth over the past five years, aided in part by a government drive to promote diversification in line with its Emerging Gabon Strategic Plan. However, its continued dependence on oil has left the country vulnerable to external shocks, and the low-price environment of 2014 and 2015 will likely cause complications for the next two to three years, as the authorities...

Situated on Africa’s Gulf of Guinea, Gabon is part of a select grouping of upper-middle-income countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Timber, oil and mineral reserves form the backbone of the economy. The political system is stable and the country plays a leading role in the region through its membership in the CEMAC economic bloc. Gabon has strong ties with Europe, and especially France, for...

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With a growing population of 170m and penetration still low, Nigeria’s insurance sector has considerable potential in demographic terms alone. At present, a large number of insurers compete for what business is available, creating a highly fragmented market. Acquisitions are an increasingly common mode of entry for foreign investors – a trend that is likely to continue. In the near term,...