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

New for 2013:

• fully revised government lists for all countries
• details on major news stories over the past 12 months, including the post-secession conflict between Sudan and South Sudan and the military coups in Mali and Guinea-Bissau.
• essays on Brazil-Africa Relations and West African Security Issues

General Survey

Thoroughly revised and updated analytical articles covering issues including: Economic Trends; Health and Medical Issues; State Failure; Development; and China's Influence in Sub-Saharan Africa

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.