In this issue,we review the EY Africa Attractiveness Survey and its findings that while investor perceptions have softened, those with business interests in Africa remain overwhelmingly positive. In order to better understand what African nations need to do to reap the full benefits of the Internet, the Internet Society has released the study “Internet Development and Governance in Africa” and we take a look at the report’s findings in Africa’s Internet Explosion.

In our People & Diaspora section, we speak to the talented costume designer and stylist Ruka Johnson about her inspiring story, the influence of her African heritage, and her career tips in Style and Substance.

Communicating effectively is essential as part of your personal leadership and difficult conversations can be as simple as any others if you follow a few simple techniques consistently, says leading Coach Jane Adshead-Grant in 5 Simple Tips on How to Have Difficult Conversations at Work.

Also in Careers, our career coach gives some tips on how to improve your confidence in Ask the Career Coach – How Can I Be More Confident at Work?

In Lalibela’s Wise Men,we talk to Zimbabwean born author Matshona Dhliwayo about his recently published book, Lalibela’s Wise Man and which, he says, ‘informs others that Africans are just as wise as anyone’.

In our Conferences section, we preview 1^st Annual Peacekeeping Africa Conference which will examine the demands placed on peacekeeping personnel and the innovation needed to ensure successful missions in the most efficient and effective manner. You can also read more about the upcoming Speed Meet Africa, Homecoming Revolution’s unique, interactive matchmaking events which bring African professionals worldwide together with employers and relocation providers in Africa.

Our guest interviewee in this month’s ‘5 Minute Interview’ is Werbayne McIntyre OBE, Director, Digisoft Education Ltd who shares some of the lessons he has learned along the way.

July and August 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.

ReConnect Africa acts as a Media Partners for numerous events in Africa and around the world. Visit our Media Partnerships web page so you can keep abreast of upcoming events that we are promoting.

Keep up to date with events across Africa with constant breaking news from Africa through Thomson Reuters on the ReConnect Africa website. Catch up on news from the UK and around the world in bite sized chunks with our International News Round feature.

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We visit the ReConnect Africa Library and we give you another chance to read A Date with Plantain, our interview with Patti Sloley, who talks about her cookery book,‘A Date with Plantain’ and how she came up with 51 ways to celebrate one of Africa’s most delicious foods

Finally, check out this month's Editorial - Enough is Enough – and let me know what you think.

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