In this issue, we review the recent UK-Ethiopia investment forum held in London that set out the economic miracle of Ethiopia and the many opportunities it offers for investors in Investing in Ethiopia. The recently launched Ibrahim Index of African Governance (IIAG) indicates that over the last four years, governance progress in Africa has stalled, and reveals a shifting landscape. Read more in Tracking Governance in Africa. In Justice, Good Governance and International Security we bring you excerpts from the 10th anniversary of the annual IISS Oppenheimer Lecture given by Advocate Thuli Madonsela, Public Protector of South Africa, where she examined the role of justice and good governance in regional and international peace.

In our People & Diaspora section, we speak to Helen Tucker about best-selling novelist Terry McMillan ahead of McMillan’s ‘Who Asked You?’ UK tour in March. Helen Tucker shares how her network, Women Talk, has scooped the first date of the tour in Talking Terry McMillan.

Innovative jewellery designer Betty Balaba launches her gold and silver debut collection and talks about how her work combines Ugandan inspiration and British craftsmanship in Inspired by Africa.

Global HR certification organisation, The Top Employers Institute, has announced the list of Top Employers in Africa for 2016 and we review their list in Top Employers of Africa.

Our career coach gives some tips on how to deliver a great presentation in Ask the Career Coach – ‘How Can I Deliver a High-Impact Presentation?

In our Enterprise section, Nigerian-born lawyer, June Douglas, founder of the Pamela Douglas Foundation Worldwide, talks about her challenges with raising a disabled child inspired the creation of an enterprising Foundation in It’s Okay to Be Different…

In our Conferences section, we preview the West Africa Trade & Export Finance Conference 2016, recognised as the biggest gathering of trade finance professionals in the region, and which will return to Lagos in February 2016. You can also read more about the forthcoming Speed Meet Africa - London, an annual event expected to attract over 600 UK-based Africans interested in Career, Relocation, Property, Education and Investment Opportunities on the continent.

Our guest interviewee in this month’s ‘5 Minute Interview’ is Leadership Development Consultant Grace Owen who shares some of the lessons she has learned along the way in 5 Minute Interview – Grace Owen, Leadership Development Consultant.

While January is traditionally a little quiet, February see an extensive line-up of events in the UK and overseas and our Events listing gives you details of what’s on and some un-missable Dates for your Diary.

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