Olly Owen is Africa analyst at the London-based research group Global Insight. He previously worked at the Centre for Democracy and Development as an election observer and researcher on democracy, governance and conflict in west Africa.

Recent articles

Everyone involved in the struggle over oil resources in Nigeria – even the powerful – has learned to speak the language of rights. The search for justice demands a fresh language and new expertise, says Olly Owen.

China’s energy-hungry economy is driving the country’s ambitious Africa strategy. But is such bold developing-world investment any less self-interested than that from western, ex-colonial states? Chris Melville & Olly Owen map the dynamics of a new age of “south-south cooperation”.