South African State Too Dominant in Economy

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An informal trader sells fruit on the streets of Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) says that the South African state has too big a role in tackling the constraints to growth and must do more to improve the competition in its economy.

Côte d'Ivoire Protests Sudden Fuel Price Hikes

Thousands of business-owners in Côte d'Ivoire's largest city closed down their shops and several main roads have been blocked in protest of a government decision to stop fuel subsidies, which have caused prices to rise steeply.

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Many businesses remained closed in protest of sudden fuel price increases.

Mozambique's Economy Booms With Peace

Lonrho

Mozambique has attracted investment in hotels and tourism.

After 16 years of peace, Mozambique's economy is now one of the fastest growing on the continent.

More Nigerian Oil Blocks May Be Revoked

A committee investigating Nigeria's oil deals may decide to revoke controversial oil prospecting licenses granted between 2005 and 2007.

Shell

An offshore oil rig in Nigeria.