By Farouk Mark Mukiibi On the bustling streets of Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam, the retail landscape pulses with a rhythm all its own –...
By Farhia Noor I am African. And last week, as I watched the historic Africa-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit unfold, I felt both pride and pain. Pride,...
By Des H Rikhotso In recent years, East Africa has emerged as one of the world’s most promising frontiers for oil and natural gas development. With...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In the early 2000s, Ghana faced a symbolic dilemma: its seat of government was still housed in a colonial-era trading post –...
By Jean Claude Niyomugabo In 2019, I held a smartphone for the first time – not because I owned one, but because I rented it for...
By John Kourkoutas In the dynamic landscape of African economic opportunity, size doesn’t always dictate significance. Take Equatorial Guinea – a nation of just over 1.5...
By Dishant Shah If Earth were a vast, interconnected machine, Africa would not be a cog in the wheel. It would be the engine block –...
By Godfred Zina As global powers intensify their competition for influence across Africa, the United States is redefining its approach to the continent – not through...
By Farhia Noor I am African. Oil flows beneath my feet – yet I beg for fuel. I speak of Pan-African unity, but sign contracts in...
By Davida Ademuyiwa For decades, foreign aid has been framed as a lifeline – a well-intentioned effort to uplift nations, stabilize economies, and alleviate suffering across...
By Gregory Simpkins The wave of coups in Africa’s western region, including the Sahel, offered hope that Pan-Africanism had taken hold and that neocolonial powers, notably...
By Dishant Shah Trade blocs often sound like the ultimate solution to regional prosperity. On paper, they promise unified markets, stronger negotiating power, streamlined supply chains,...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu On November 6, 1982, Paul Biya assumed the presidency of Cameroon. This year, as he marks his 43rd year in office, the...
By Des H Rikhotso Across Africa, the rhythm of life pulses through the soil. From the sun-drenched fields of Ethiopia to the fertile plains of Nigeria...
By Curtis Akunfu The future of Africa isn’t being streamed – it’s being shaped. Not in soundbites, but in supply chains. Not in viral quotes, but...
By Dishant Shah For decades, East Africa’s economic potential has been held back by a single, stubborn bottleneck: logistics. Patchy roads, congested ports, and inefficient cross-border...
By John Kourkoutas A glance at a global railway map tells a story not just of connectivity – but of economic potential. Across Europe, China, and...
By Godfred Zina In June 2025, just weeks after the United States brokered a high-profile agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and...
By Farhia Noor In 2055, I didn’t dream of Africa’s future – I stepped into it. What I saw was not the continent of yesterday’s headlines...
By NJ Ayuk This week, I have the privilege of engaging with a new generation of Namibian leaders – bright, ambitious, and full of potential. As...
By Jean Claude Niyomugabo When most people think of maize – commonly known as corn – in Africa, they picture a golden cob on a plate,...
By Davida Ademuyiwa In the 1960s, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong – now known as the “Asian Tigers” – were economic underdogs. Plagued by...
By Dishant Shah Asia’s rise from the ashes of colonialism and post-war fragility was no accident. It was the result of relentless focus, strategic humility, and...
By Des H Rikhotso In 2024, women hold 26 percent of parliamentary seats across Africa – a one-percentage-point increase from 2021. While this signals progress, the...
By Gregory Simpkins US President Donald Trump appears to be more determined than ever to pursue his international tariff policies, even through the several reversals of...
By Curtis Akunfu We have all sat through the panels. The question echoes relentlessly: “Why isn’t agro-processing taking off in Africa?” It is a fair inquiry,...
By Dishant Shah Africa’s billionaires are more than just symbols of wealth – they are reflections of the continent’s economic structure, its contradictions, and its untapped...
By David Coleman For decades, Africa has been framed as a continent in need of development – a place “behind” the rest of the world. But...
By Des H Rikhotso Africa is home to the youngest population in the world – and the numbers tell a compelling story. As of 2020, the...
By Godfred Zina In a striking diplomatic turnaround, Gabon is redefining its place on the global stage. Just months after a military coup upended its political...
By Davida Ademuyiwa Africa is no longer just a continent of potential – it’s a continent of strategy, scale, and serious investment. Across the region, special...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson As July 18, 2025, approaches, people around the world are preparing to observe Mandela Day, also known as Nelson Mandela International Day –...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Mr. President, your willingness to engage in the Nile River dispute is a rare opportunity – one that could redefine U.S. leadership...
By John Kourkoutas While it may not always dominate global headlines, Namibia has been steadily positioning itself as one of the most compelling destinations for investment...
By Kei Rapodile South Africa stands at a crossroads in its economic development journey. The Department of Small Business Development’s recent announcement of an additional R125...
By Farhia Noor The rise and fall of Okra, once one of Nigeria’s most promising fintech startups, is more than just another Silicon Valley-style cautionary tale....
By Dishant Shah Imagine 19 out of every 100 people on Earth contributing just 2 cents of every dollar generated globally. That’s the reality for Africa...
By Jean Claude Niyomugabo In 2023, Germany earned a staggering US$5.9 billion from coffee exports – a figure that becomes even more striking when compared to...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu As Liberia once again finds itself in the global spotlight following President Joseph Boakai’s recent visit to the White House, it’s worth...
By Davida Ademuyiwa Across boardrooms and policy forums, the phrase “Made in Africa” is gaining momentum – a rallying cry for a continent ready to assert...
By Dishant Shah When it comes to Africa’s economic leaders, names like South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, and Kenya often dominate the headlines. These so-called “Big...
By Godfred Zina At 92 years old, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya – Africa’s second-longest-serving leader – remains silent as his ruling party, the Cameroon People’s Democratic...
By Danilo Desiderio As the East African Community (EAC) assumes the rotating chairmanship of the Tripartite Task Force, it has sounded a clarion call for a...
By Gregory Simpkins In a recent statement, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights reported that the death toll from antigovernment protests in the country had...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson In March, a covert U.S. mission to secure the release of three American prisoners in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) collapsed...
By Danilo Desiderio The 11th edition of the Assessing Regional Integration in Africa (ARIA XI) report – jointly published by the United Nations Economic Commission for...
By Dishant Shah A quiet but potent crisis is unfolding across parts of Africa – not the kind marked by war or famine, but one that...
By NJ Ayuk For far too long, Africa has been caught in the crosshairs of contradictory global energy policies. While developed nations bolster their own energy...
By Des H Rikhotso When it comes to mobile data costs, Africa presents a strikingly diverse picture. While prices vary widely from one country to another,...
By Godfred Zina The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, has reached completion after more than a decade and US$4 billion in investment....
By Farhia Noor For far too long, Africa’s progress has been judged through metrics created in distant boardrooms, disconnected from our lived realities. GDP growth, debt...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson In a striking display of geopolitical chess, US President Donald Trump is set to host leaders from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal...
By Dishant Shah Ninety years ago, the world was starkly divided. Wealth and weapons were concentrated in the hands of a few Western powers, while much...
By Ronald Sanders Haiti continues to wallow in deep crisis as criminal gangs entrench their violent control over nearly 90 percent of Port-au-Prince and other parts...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) is more than just a regional dispute – it is,...
By Danilo Desiderio Africa’s vast landscapes and growing economies demand robust, efficient transport networks – yet one of the most promising tools in this logistical arsenal...
By Des H Rikhotso Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) market has long been seen as a sleeping giant – slow to awaken but brimming with untapped potential....
By Jean Claude Niyomugabo Africa stands at a crossroads. We can continue relying on fragmented systems, food imports, and outdated perceptions of farming – or we...
By Godfred Zina On June 7, 2025, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) inked a U.S.-mediated peace agreement aimed at ending years...
By John Kourkoutas When it comes to economic ambition and strategic foresight, Rwanda is redefining what’s possible for small nations on the global stage. With a...
By Dishant Shah Africa has long been a continent of innovation, resilience, and untapped potential. Now, with the official launch of the African Space Agency in...
By Danilo Desiderio The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was hailed as a transformative milestone in Africa’s economic integration when it was signed in 2018....
By Gregory Simpkins The second administration of US President Donald Trump has come under significant criticism for several perceived failings – from shutting off development aid...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In a landmark announcement, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared the full completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest...
By Godfred Zina As the dynamics of global geopolitics continue to evolve, Ghana and India are deepening their bilateral relationship through a renewed strategic partnership. This...
By Danilo Desiderio The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has once again found itself in the crosshairs of global credit rating agencies, with Moody’s latest downgrade raising...
By Jean Claude Niyomugabo Africa stands at a critical crossroads. With climate change intensifying droughts, populations growing rapidly, and arable land shrinking, the continent faces a...
By Dishant Shah Amid steady progress in post-conflict recovery, Sierra Leone is positioning itself as one of West Africa’s most promising investment destinations. With projected economic...
By Farhia Noor As an African deeply invested in our continent’s future, I recently read the Africa Finance Corporation’s (AFC) 2025 report: “The State of Africa’s...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu “Democracy is not good for Africa.” This statement, often repeated by critics and even some African leaders, deserves closer scrutiny. During an...
By Des H Rikhotso Africa is rapidly becoming a hotspot for global business expansion, home to 10 of the world’s fastest-growing economies. According to 2025–2026 projections,...
By Godfred Zina In a major economic development, Malawi has signed a historic US$7 billion investment deal with China’s Hunan Sunwalk Technology Group, marking a strategic...
By Danilo Desiderio Recent reports of a US$228.19 million drop in Ugandan exports to the East African Community (EAC) over the past year have painted a...
By Farhia Noor In a continent rich with history and natural resources, a quiet revolution is taking root – not beneath the earth, but above it....
By Mary Alorh As the African Development Bank (AfDB) charts a bold course for the continent under its Ten-Year Strategy (2024–2033), one theme stands out: integration....
By NJ Ayuk As Egypt works to reverse production declines and unlock its vast hydrocarbon potential, the country is advancing an ambitious licensing strategy aimed at...
By Dishant Shah Africa is often misunderstood – not because it lacks potential, but because the world has rarely viewed it through the right lens. While...
By Jean Claude Niyomugabo Sub-Saharan Africa is home to one of the fastest-growing populations on Earth. By 2050, the region’s population is projected to surpass 2.1...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In May 2011, I was a Political Science student at the University of Ghana when news broke that Osama bin Laden had...
By Danilo Desiderio The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has released its highly anticipated 2025 African Trade Report, titled “African Trade in a Changing Global Financial Architecture.”...
By Danilo Desiderio Africa’s economic destiny is inextricably linked to its ability to build a thriving ecosystem of large, globally competitive enterprises. Yet, despite a vibrant...
By Gregory Simpkins It took our world until 1804 to reach the first billion in population and another 218 years to reach the second billion. Our...
By Kei Rapodile South Africa’s economy has long been shaped by dominant firms that control key sectors such as telecommunications, banking, energy, and transport. While these...
By Des H Rikhotso In 2024, Africa achieved a historic milestone, attracting a record US$97 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI). Yet beneath this impressive headline...
By Dishant Shah Africa’s economic dynamics are shifting at an impressive pace – and the continent is rewriting the rules of growth. By 2025, South Africa...
By Paul Nantulya The Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Beijing Action Plan (2025-2027) is notable for containing more security commitments than any previous FOCAC action plans....
By Dishant Shah The Democratic Republic of Congo ( DR Congo) is one of the most paradoxical places on Earth. Beneath its soil lies an estimated...
By Godfred Zina As Russia expands its influence across the Sahel region, its strategic partnership with Mali has grown significantly stronger. This week, Malian leader Colonel...
By Des H Rikhotso Africa’s 16 landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) have long grappled with a paradox – rich in natural resources and youthful energy, yet economically...
By Farhia Noor Every time the U.S. economy sneezes, African currencies catch a cold. Ghana. Nigeria. Kenya. South Africa. The Democratic Republic of Congo. Across the...
By Yaw Kissi True change begins with ownership – not influence. In today’s digital era, everyone wants to inspire Africa – but few are committed to...
By Mary Alorh Africa is a continent defined by its extraordinary cultural and ethnic diversity. Within the borders of a single nation, multiple cultures often coexist,...
By Dishant Shah Africa is once again at the center of a global resource rush – but this time, it’s not rubber or ivory that’s drawing...
By Mary Alorh Two weeks ago on June 12, Nigeria – often called the Giant of Africa – celebrated Democracy Day with cautious optimism. Despite enduring...
By NJ Ayuk There is a troubling pattern that cannot be ignored: the more foreign aid African governments receive, the worse many of them perform. As...
By Michael Sudarkasa Recently, I had the privilege of speaking at the Cross Border Trade Strategic Conversations Summit, hosted at the Regenesys Education Campus in Sandton,...
By Gregory Simpkins After the recent conclusion of the US-China trade negotiations, US President Donald Trump praised the agreement reached on social media as “a great...
By Farhia Noor As I watch Senegal rise – oil surging from Sangomar, gas gushing from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim complex, and the futuristic city of...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson Amid growing global uncertainty and under the looming shadow of U.S. economic policy, Africa is quietly reshaping its financial future. As the continent...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Last week, Belgian prosecutors reignited a decades-old wound by announcing they are pursuing a 92-year-old former diplomat in connection with the assassination...
By Dishant Shah Recent reports that 25 African nations are under consideration for inclusion in a new U.S. travel ban have sparked difficult but necessary questions...
By Mary Alorh The year 2025 will likely be remembered as a pivotal moment in global trade, marked by escalating trade wars and the strategic use...
By Apollo Buregyeya Last week, China announced it would eliminate import tariffs on goods from 53 African countries. The headlines lit up. Some officials were quick...
By Godfred Zina In the shifting terrain of global trade, major powers like the United States and China are increasingly influencing the economic trajectory of Africa...
By Ronald Sanders The 55th Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) will be held in one of its smallest...
By Caleb Maru Expanding across Africa is no small feat. With 54 countries, 41 currencies, and widely varying regulations and consumer behaviors, the continent presents a...
By NJ Ayuk For many in the developed world, electricity is an unquestioned part of daily life. They rarely consider what it means to live without...
By John Kourkoutas When it comes to doing business in Africa, Nigeria is always at the center of the conversation – and for good reason. With...
By Godfred Zina Tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) have spilled into the regional arena, culminating in Rwanda’s decision to...
By Mary Alorh In today’s fiercely competitive global landscape, opportunity often emerges where others have failed – and nowhere is this more evident than in the...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson Did you know that seven out of the 15 most expensive countries for sending remittances are in Africa? For millions of workers sending...
By Dishant Shah Africa is often one of the most misunderstood regions when it comes to long-term investment. Yet beneath the surface of outdated perceptions lies...
By Gregory Simpkins When the Soviet Union dissolved more than three decades ago, hope rose globally that an end to the Cold War would allow democracy...
By David Coleman I once dated someone who proudly showed off a US$30 jar of luxury soap she had just bought. I looked at it and...
By John Kourkoutas The phrase is often repeated – yet rarely explained. Stripped of context and nuance, it risks oversimplifying a complex reality. The truth is,...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Three months ago, I found myself in a strategic planning meeting with one of my executive partners at DefSEC Analytics Africa Ltd....
By Dishant Shah Expanding into Africa may feel like navigating uncharted territory – but that’s precisely what makes it one of the most exciting and dynamic...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The Thirty Years’ War between Catholics and Protestants in 17th-century Europe not only devastated the continent but also gave rise to a...
By John Kourkoutas Often overlooked on the global stage, Malawi is a hidden gem in Southern Africa – precisely because it is under the radar, it...
By Mary Alorh The oppressor’s most potent tool is the manipulation of self-worth. By making individuals feel lesser, they turn personal suffering into the very foundation...
By Jean Claude Niyomugabo To build a food-secure future, the world must harness the energy, creativity, and innovation of young people – in science, research, and...
By Godfred Zina China’s footprint in Africa has grown dramatically over the past two decades, positioning it as one of the continent’s largest bilateral creditors. Through...
By Dishant Shah What you are looking at is more than just a map – it is Africa’s future in motion. This is the proposed Pan-African...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Eritrea: Honestly, I wasn’t even asking for the spotlight. Chad: Hey, I just held an election not too long ago. And wait...
By Danilo Desiderio A few months ago, we explored how Africa’s unique geography – marked by vast distances between production centers and consumer markets, along with...
By Emmanuel Musaazi From the fifteenth century onwards, Africa’s path has been shaped by external powers who saw the continent less as a partner and more...
By Mary Alorh Africa’s latest push to harness its abundant natural resources for economic transformation may sound familiar – but this time, the stakes are higher,...
By Dishant Shah When most people think of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), they imagine sprawling rainforests, rich mineral deposits, or a complex...
By Gregory Simpkins In the last few years, China and Russia have used the coalition they created – Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) to...
By Godfred Zina In a bold step toward Pan-African unity, Ghana has emerged as a regional leader in championing the vision of a borderless Africa. In...
By NJ Ayuk In the wake of last month’s Invest in African Energy forum, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has reaffirmed its stance: Africa’s energy future...
By Mary Alorh Africa’s greatest strength lies in its people – a youthful and diverse population spread across five distinct regions: North Africa, Central Africa, East...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In 2024, Gabon emerged as the world’s second-largest producer of manganese, churning out 4.6 million metric tons of the critical metal –...
By Danilo Desiderio A seismic shift has rocked the African financial landscape. On June 4, global ratings agency Fitch delivered a sharp blow to the continent’s...
By Dishant Shah Picture a map of Africa speckled with 16 landlocked countries – stretching from Mali and Niger in the west to Uganda and Ethiopia...
By Mary Alorh Africa’s legacy will not be defined by outdated prejudices or external narratives, but by the unyielding strength, resilience, and determination of its people....
By Gregory Simpkins The recently-concluded African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2025 (ADIS2025) commemorated a decade of the promotion of Diaspora investment in Africa by the African Diaspora...
By Godfred Zina As Russia expands its footprint in East Africa, Ethiopia and the Russian Federation are forging a closer strategic relationship that spans defense, economics,...
By Dishant Shah Africa is not a monolith – it’s a dynamic continent made up of more than 50 countries, each with its own distinct languages,...
By Jean Claude Niyomugabo Africa’s relative underdevelopment compared to other regions of the world is a complex issue rooted in a combination of historical, geographical, political,...
By Mary Alorh China’s foreign policy in Africa has long been defined by the principle of non-interference – a strategic approach that emphasizes respect for national...
By Danilo Desiderio Two months ago, we highlighted the growing security challenges confronting businesses in Ethiopia, particularly those operating along trade routes plagued by internal conflict....
By John Kourkoutas When it comes to Africa’s emerging business hubs, Mozambique doesn’t always command the spotlight – but perhaps it should. Nestled along the southeastern...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, one of the central pillars of the global counterterrorism strategy became the disruption of terror...
By Ronald Sanders On May 25, a day before Guyana commemorated its 59th year of independence, the government of Nicolás Maduro said it intends to stage...
By Mary Alorh When stories of visa denials echo across Africa, it becomes painfully clear why so many young Africans – men and women alike –...
By Dishant Shah Take a closer look at a map of Africa’s critical minerals, and you will see an extraordinary mosaic of resources that underpin modern...
By Godfred Zina Recent rumors of a potential coup in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) have sparked political unease and raised broader questions about governance, transparency, and...
By Paul Nantulya Africa is at the center of rising global demand for critical minerals and metals such as lithium, graphite, cobalt, coltan, manganese, platinum, tantalum,...
By Gregory Simpkins Let me begin by saying that there is no genocide in South Africa. According to Article II of the United Nations Convention o...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson An Africa Day Timeline: 1963 – 2025 Africa Day – formerly known as African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day – marks the...
By Dishant Shah It is a simple question – but one that cuts to the heart of Africa’s economic future. Right now, most African countries trade...
By Godfred Zina As African nations increasingly assert control over their natural resources, Liberia has emerged as the latest country to crack down on illegal mining...
By Danilo Desiderio In a March 19, 2025 Fox News interview, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi pointed to a shifting geopolitical landscape in Africa, noting that declining...
By John Kourkoutas When you hear the phrase “most expensive cities,” your mind likely jumps to global metropolises like London, New York, or Tokyo. But in...
By Ronald Sanders “A nation without borders is not a nation.” That is the opening line of an advisory issued by the U.S. Department of State...
By Danilo Desiderio Despite a significant increase in food production over the past two decades, hunger and food insecurity across Africa have paradoxically risen. A recent...
By Dishant Shah Expanding into Africa may feel like navigating uncharted territory – but for businesses willing to invest time and insight, it represents one of...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson Over the past two decades, a dramatic shift has reshaped Africa’s trade landscape. In 2003, just 18 African countries – about 35 percent...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Resource nationalism is often misunderstood as resource nationalization – but the two are not synonymous. I explored this distinction in detail a...
By Danilo Desiderio Alarming levels of banned pesticide residues – some linked to developmental and reproductive harm – have been found in potatoes grown in Nyandarua...
By Gregory Simpkins South Africa’s Nelson Mandela (Madiba – clan name of respect in the Xhosa language), Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah (Osagyefo – redeemer in the Akan...
By NJ Ayuk To any newcomer navigating the congested, fast-paced freeways of Los Angeles, California, the sheer volume of traffic is only part of the story....
By Dishant Shah Africa is rich – not just in natural resources, but in talent, innovation, and ambition. Yet, year after year, the continent quietly hemorrhages...
By Godfred Zina The humanitarian crisis in South Sudan is deteriorating rapidly as a deadly combination of armed conflict, intercommunal violence, economic instability, climate change, and...
By Danilo Desiderio The Group of Twenty (G20) stands as one of the world’s most influential multilateral forums, comprising 19 leading economies – Argentina, Australia, Brazil,...
By Dishant Shah When it comes to boosting trade between India and Africa, the conversation often revolves around tariffs, logistics, and infrastructure. These are undeniably important...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson As Africa’s seventh-largest country and its second-largest oil exporter, Angola stands at a critical juncture in its economic journey. After decades of reliance...
By Jide Akinsemoyin In September 2024, a striking image emerged on the global stage: 53 African delegations convened in Beijing for the Ninth Forum on China-Africa...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo are currently grappling with devastating floods, as relentless rains cause rivers to overflow and displace...
By Danilo Desiderio In an increasingly competitive global economy, African nations face mounting pressure to protect their domestic industries from unfair trade practices such as dumping,...
By Dishant Shah For decades, trade within Africa has been brimming with potential. Yet turning that promise into reality has often hit roadblocks: inconsistent customs regulations,...
By Godfred Zina Mali is once again at a crossroads. In a recent decree citing concerns over public order, General Assimi Goïta – de facto leader...
By John Kourkoutas If you’re not yet looking at Zambia, you’re overlooking one of Africa’s most strategic – and still underappreciated – markets for exporters and...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu More than a year after this piece was first written, the presence of the Gulf states in Africa has become increasingly pronounced....
By NJ Ayuk I will be speaking at the upcoming Invest in African Energy Forum, where we will continue to confront a growing push from global...
By Gregory Simpkins At the outset of the current Trump administration, it was widely believed that his transactional mindset would facilitate US-Africa trade and boost both...
By Yaw Kissi “If China did this, the world would scream. If Russia attempted it, headlines would flood every news cycle. But when France does it,...
By Mary Alorh Across the world, mothers have long served as the cornerstone of society – nurturing families, building communities, and shaping futures. In Africa, this...
By Danilo Desiderio The adoption of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Protocol on Digital Trade marks a pivotal moment in Africa’s economic evolution. By...
By Dishant Shah When most envision doing business in Africa, the image is deceptively simple: locate buyers, ship containers, and reap profits. Yet beneath this surface...
By Godfred Zina Despite perceptions of declining U.S. strategic interest in Africa, American security cooperation with the continent continues to hold firm, underscored by a series...
By Danilo Desiderio A recent academic study titled “Building a New Reputation: The Impact of Adopting Voluntary Standards” has uncovered an intriguing link between corporate environmental...
By Amma Boakye-Danquah A recent piece by Kirstie Kwarteng for the Atlantic Council has been lingering in my mind. In it, she challenges the idea that...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Last year, Chad issued a stark warning: it might withdraw from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), the regional coalition established to...
By Amon Munyaneza On a roadside in Kampala, Uganda, a woman sells cassava before sunrise. No CRM. No loyalty program. No app. Yet by 9 a.m.,...
By Jean Claude Niyomugabo Mobile phone use across Africa is surging at an unprecedented pace. Whether in bustling urban centers or deep within rural communities –...
By John Kourkoutas Railways in Africa are more than tracks and locomotives – they are arteries of opportunity. Yet, decades of underinvestment have left the continent’s...
By Dishant Shah President João Lourenço’s state visit to New Delhi this week marked a historic milestone – his is the first Angolan presidential trip to...
By Godfred Zina A year after my initial analysis of Togo’s political trajectory, the nation finds itself at a pivotal juncture. President Faure Gnassingbé, heir to...
By Danilo Desiderio It’s a common narrative in global development discourse: Africa’s vast natural resources are seen as the continent’s golden ticket to economic ascension. After...
By Yannick Lefang In the 21st-century information age, controlling the narrative is as valuable as controlling natural resources. As African nations strive for economic sovereignty and...
By Ronald Sanders Across the nations of the Americas, a silent emergency is suffocating hope, stealing futures, and exacting an unbearable toll in lives lost and...
By Danilo Desiderio A groundbreaking study from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, titled “Diversifying European Supply Chains: Can Africa Play a Role?“, argues that...
By Gregory Simpkins When the French colony of St. Domingue achieved its independence as Haiti on January 1 1804, following a 13-year revolution to topple French...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) is one of the UN’s longest-standing missions, rooted in the early...
By Dishant Shah The African Development Bank’s latest projections paint a vibrant picture of transformation across Africa, with a striking mix of nations poised to outpace...
By Danilo Desiderio A recent trade dispute between Tanzania, Malawi, and South Africa has thrust the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) into the spotlight, underscoring...
By NJ Ayuk At African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, Senegal’s meteoric rise as a leader in Africa’s energy transformation will take center stage, with Minister of...
By Jamila Bukar Gana The movement of people – so natural in its pursuit of safety, dignity, and opportunity – can, under certain conditions, be weaponized....