Francophone Gabon is not the most high-profile of African countries, but with a new prime minister, the hosting of a major football tournament and investors being drawn to its resource-rich land, could that change?

Foreign investors remain cautiously optimistic about Tunisia, despite the mass protests that recently led to the ousting of its president. There may be challenges ahead, but the country has the right ingredients to build a successful democracy, says Tom Blass

Violent protests in Egypt have raised doubts about the future for FDI in  the country. However, some analysts say the chaos does not alter  Egypt's fundamental attractions and that investors should be patient  instead of writing off the country's prospects

Choosing Russia and Qatar to host football's 2018 and 2022 football World Cups wasn't without controversy. However, with decisions made, the countries can start to build the required stadia, develop their infrastructure, and prepare for the influx of football fans