Africa South of the Sahara 2014

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic and directory data. This title includes articles written by experts on topics of regional interest and thoroughly updated individual country chapters.

Users will benefit from:

• over 1,500 pages of economic and demographic statistics, directory material and analytical essays
• contributions from over 50 leading experts on African affairs
• coverage of recent elections, including those in Kenya, Zimbabwe and Togo
• details on major news stories over the past 12 months, including the strained post-secession relations between Sudan and South Sudan and the Islamist rebellion in Mali.

The definitive one-volume guide to all sub-Saharan African countries, providing invaluable economic, political, statistical and directory data.

New for 2014:

• fully revised government lists for all countries
• coverage of major new stories over the past 12 months, including the strained post-secession relations between Sudan and South Sudan and the Islamist rebellion in Mali
• election results from Kenya, Djibouti, Zimbabwe and Togo

General Survey

Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles written by experts on the region and covering both continent-wide and sub-regional issues.

Country Surveys

Individual chapters on every country incorporating:

• essays on the physical and social geography, recent history and economy
• an extensive statistical survey of economic indicators
• a full directory containing names, addresses and contact details for key areas such as the government, diplomatic representation, the media, finance, trade and industry, and defence
• a useful bibliography, providing sources for further research

Regional Information

Detailed information on regional organizations; commodities; research institutes; and select bibliographies of books and periodicals.