Houthi missile strikes on Israel are reviving the strategic logic behind a little-noticed diplomatic gambit - and the Horn of Africa may pay the price.
The continent's data center deficit is the most consequential infrastructure gap in the global digital economy. The investors who recognize this first will shape how Africa's...
By Daki Nkanyane The world is sorting itself into camps again. Africa is being asked – sometimes diplomatically, sometimes with barely disguised coercion – to pick...
By John Kourkoutas Look at a map of urban agglomerations below – cities with populations exceeding one million – and a stark pattern emerges. The United...
By Michele Moscaritoli As foreign direct investment falters and aid budgets shrink, one capital flow has remained remarkably steady. Operators who understand why are building businesses...
By Daki Nkanyane There is a moment in the life of a rising continent when attention begins to feel like validation. Summits multiply. Partnerships are announced...
Responsible for less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, Africa bears a disproportionate share of climate change's most devastating consequences. The world must stop treating...
The old assumption - that industrialization is engineered within national borders - has expired. Africa's economic future will be shaped not by the walls that divide...
By Gregory Simpkins Global conflicts and policy shifts inevitably affect Africa and its Diaspora. In the current expanding conflict in the Middle East, economist Kasirim Nwuke,...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was supposed to revolutionize African commerce. Five years after trading officially commenced, the world’s largest free...
By Daki Nkanyane Africa’s growing relevance is structural, not sentimental. The world has run out of ways to plan the future without it. For a long...
By Charles F.V. Chitekwe Across Africa, a quiet but consequential revolt against conditional aid is gathering momentum – and the United States should pay close attention....
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The continent can no longer afford to wait for the world’s attention to turn its way. As conflict in the Middle East...
By Gregory September Fifty-four countries. Over 1.4 billion people. A continent whose geological, biological, and civilizational history underlies the entire human story. And yet, when African...
By Ajay Wasserman The debt markets are sending a clear message – and this time, African economies are listening carefully. The bond market is speaking. For...
By Gregory September The IMF’s 2026 global growth projections tell a story of seismic economic shifts – and one African nation’s quiet but consequential arrival. When...
By Dishant Shah The real question isn’t whether zero-tariff access helps Africa. It’s who captures the value – and who gets left holding the commodity. If...
By Gregory Simpkins Africa has long been a target of outside interests looking to capitalize on what the continent has to offer. The 19th-century European exploration...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Great-power competition has returned to Africa. But this is no simple reprise of the Cold War – it is more chaotic, more...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Strategic equity demands and infrastructure investments signal a new era of African economic sovereignty. The landscape of African resource control is undergoing...
By Daki Nkanyane Faith has always been close to the African soul. Long before modern borders and imported institutions, African societies carried a deep awareness of...
By Gregory Simpkins In recent weeks, the island of Greenland has become a hot international topic. It has been at the top of the agenda for...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The pattern has become grimly familiar across Africa: military coups followed by promises of democratic transition, then a return to authoritarianism. But...
By Daki Nkanyane Work is never just work. It is how people locate themselves in the world. It is how dignity is expressed, how contribution is...
By Dr. Princess C. Mutisya The “wet ink” era of global trade is entering its twilight. What began as a pilot program linking Shanghai and Singapore...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Ghana’s president recently articulated what many African leaders are thinking but few dare say aloud: “While no specific name has yet been...
By Daki Nkanyane There is a moment in the life of every society when progress accelerates faster than understanding. It is a moment filled with movement,...
By Victory Azimih For centuries, Africa has endured the label “the dark continent” – a phrase that speaks not to any absence of value, but to...
By Daki Nkanyane There comes a moment in the life of every people when the question shifts from what happened to us, to what we will...
By Davida Ademuyiwa Venezuela was once wealthy, with oil anchoring its entire economy. But when a single commodity shoulders the burden of national prosperity, volatility becomes...
By Godfred Zina When Washington intervened in Venezuela, the response from African capitals was swift and notably unified. Yet this wasn’t about taking sides in Latin...
By Daki Nkanyane Every generation inherits a moment it did not choose and leaves behind a future it will never fully see. This is the quiet,...
By Danilo Desiderio The persistent shortfall in domestic savings represents one of the most binding structural constraints on Africa’s long-term growth and economic transformation. Sub-Saharan Africa...
By Dishant Shah For over a century, Africa has been subjected to relentless scrutiny – by colonial offices, foreign ministries, extractive industries, intelligence services, development banks,...
By Gregory Simpkins As we have entered 2026, the world community is experiencing heightened tensions and could lead to global conflict. As has been the case...
By Gregory Simpkins Recently, I wrote about the need for Africa governments to protect their natural and human resources and the need for African leadership to...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson “We cannot be beggars in the international community when we have abundant resources. We must have the leverage – and even bring them...
By Daki Nkanyane There is a quiet truth we rarely confront honestly: no continent can rise higher than the inner world of its people. Empires, economies,...
By JP Følsgaard Bak The mathematics of transformation are deceptively simple: 54 visionary leaders – one per African state – could fundamentally alter the trajectory of...
By Victory Azimih The question facing Africa today is not whether the continent is politically independent – that battle was won decades ago. The question is...
By Gregory Simpkins Africa is home to 11 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies in 2024, with countries like Niger, Senegal and Libya leading the charge....
By Des H. Rikhotso Africa’s fintech revolution is no longer a story of isolated outliers – it’s increasingly a tale of dynamic urban hubs driving continent-wide...
By Kelly Mua Kingsly When the world thinks of artificial intelligence (AI), the usual suspects dominate the imagination: Silicon Valley’s tech titans, Shenzhen’s hardware ecosystems, or...
By Godfred Zina Every year, Africa hemorrhages approximately US$5 billion – not to corruption or illicit financial flows, but to a quieter, systemic flaw: the continent’s...
By Dishant Shah In diplomatic corridors and boardrooms across the continent, a familiar question echoes: “Should Africa align with India or China?” The premise is flawed...
By Dishant Shah On paper, Africa is a geological powerhouse. The continent harbors nearly 30 percent of the world’s known reserves of cobalt, lithium, manganese, rare...
By Farouk Mark Mukiibi Africa is watching the global AI revolution with a mix of hope and hype. From Lagos to Nairobi, policymakers and entrepreneurs speak...
By Danilo Desiderio For decades, a persistent narrative has shadowed Africa’s economic trajectory: the continent exports what it doesn’t consume and imports what it needs. A...
By Danilo Desiderio As the world’s economic center of gravity tilts decisively from West to East, Africa finds itself at a defining historical juncture. The rise...
By Farouk Mark Mukiibi For much of the 20th century, Coca-Cola was more than a soft drink in Africa – it was a symbol. A crimson...
By Danilo Desiderio For more than half a century, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has served as the world’s default yardstick for national progress. Yet this narrow...
By Gregory Simpkins When the United Nations General Assembly reconvened in September, there was a renewed call for Africa to assume at least one permanent seat...
By Godfred Zina For decades, Africa has been the world’s largest recipient of foreign aid. Yet despite pouring over US$50 billion annually into the continent, the...
By Dishant Shah In the 1970s, Lagos was a modest coastal city of just 1.5 million people. Today, it’s a sprawling metropolis of over 20 million...
By David Coleman Africa is being asked to sprint before it’s learned to crawl. While the continent grapples with foundational challenges – access to clean water,...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu It is tempting to downplay the role of the Church in African politics, but such a view overlooks one of the continent’s...
By Godfred Zina In recent years, the International Criminal Court (ICC) has found itself at the center of a fierce geopolitical and moral debate across Africa....
By Jean Claude Niyomugabo Africa spends over US$35 billion annually importing food – much of it crops that could thrive on its own soil. This staggering...
By Agnes Chikukwa Hove When people think of Africa’s corporate powerhouses, they often picture telecom giants, sprawling banks, or resource-rich mining conglomerates. But here is a...
By Dishant Shah As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) moves from vision to reality, a pivotal question echoes across boardrooms, policy think tanks, and...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu On August 27, 1975, the world learned of the death of Emperor Haile Selassie – a moment that marked not just the...
By Danilo Desiderio In Africa, religion is far more than a matter of belief – it is a cornerstone of daily life, a source of moral...
By Davida Ademuyiwa Africa is no longer on the periphery of global geopolitics. Over the past two decades, it has emerged as a pivotal arena for...
By Ajay Wasserman In the first half of 2025, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) shattered records – signing over US$124 billion in new investments across...
By Farhia Noor Africa is speaking. And she is not addressing the farmer under the scorching sun, the child walking barefoot to school, or the market...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Danilo Desiderio Africa, a continent rich in cultural diversity and deeply rooted in communal values, holds a powerful yet underutilized asset that could transform the...
By Mary Alorh As the first pope hailing from the Global South, Pope Francis brought a profound understanding of the entrenched issues of inequality, imperialism, and...
By Danilo Desiderio On December 18 2023, the Financial Times published an article that had an international resonance, which argued that Africa cannot grow without increasing...
By Ajay Wasserman While global investors funnel billions into Asia and Latin America, one continent remains conspicuously overlooked – despite housing 17 percent of the world’s...
By NJ Ayuk African governments must take decisive action to address the challenges that hinder business operations across the continent. These obstacles not only deter investment...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Years ago, the discovery of vast natural gas reserves off the coast of Mozambique ignited hopes for a brighter economic future. For...
By Dishant Shah Africa’s economic landscape is being shaped by eight major Regional Economic Communities (RECs), each striving – sometimes successfully, sometimes not – to drive...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu When the Cold War ended and the Soviet Union collapsed in the early 1990s, many expected international organizations formed during that era...
By Emmanuel Musaazi Trump is back with a bang. But the crucial question remains: Were any lessons learned from Trump 1.0? Is Africa prepared to engage...
By Dishant Shah Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its industrial journey. As the world shifts towards sustainability, the continent has a unique opportunity to...
By Mary Alorh The recent developments in Chad and Senegal regarding French military bases have sparked important discussions about the relationship between France and its former...
Kenyan President William Ruto’s push to reduce reliance on the US dollar in African trade has gained traction with the launch of the Pan-African Payments Settlement...
By Dishant Shah Africa is experiencing rapid urbanization, with several of its cities on track to become the world’s next megacities by 2050. Defined as cities...
The central banks of Rwanda and Ghana have partnered to integrate their national payment systems and establish a fintech licensing passport between the two nations, as...
By Mary Alorh In 2024, several African economies experienced some of the highest inflation rates on the continent, with prices for goods and services escalating dramatically....
By Chike Ayodele Igwegbe The recent decision by the United States to reduce financial assistance to Africa has generated widespread discussion across the continent. While some...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Professor Barry Buzan’s Regional Security Complex Theory (RSCT) offers a useful lens for understanding Africa’s political and security challenges. By categorizing Africa...
By John Kourkoutas The visual above showcases the intricate web of global connectivity – roads, railroads, airports, seaports, and cities – that serves as the backbone...
By Dishant Shah Africa boasts over 170 commercial ports spread across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, as well as the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Despite this...
By Danilo Desiderio In 1959, American anthropologist George Murdock created an ethnic map of Africa, illustrating the continent’s diverse ethnic distribution based on the resources and...
The contest to lead the African Development Bank (AfDB) is gaining momentum as candidates from Zambia, Senegal, and Mauritania pledge to accelerate Africa’s development. Zambia’s Samuel...
By Mary Alorh African nations and other emerging economies are increasingly aligning with the BRICS bloc, recognizing its potential as a key driver of global economic...
By Danilo Desiderio Preparations are underway for the 2025 edition of the Africa Prosperity Dialogues (APD), which will take place in Accra, Ghana, from Thursday, January...
By Chike Ayodele Igwegbe The mass deportation of Africans from the United States is an undeniably complex and emotional issue. Yet, amidst the challenges, it presents...
By Mary Alorh The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) stands as a flagship initiative driving agricultural transformation across Africa. Since its inception, CAADP has been...
By Gregory Simpkins Over decades of working on African issues – analyzing governments and economies and working with businesspeople wanting to enter African markets – it...
By Danilo Desiderio In 1964, Soviet astronomer Nikolai Kardashev introduced the groundbreaking “Kardashev Scale,” a framework for measuring a civilization’s technological advancement based on its ability...
By Ajay Wasserman Recent policy shifts under Donald Trump’s administration have unveiled a hard truth: Africa remains vulnerable to external political changes. From the reinstatement of...
By Danilo Desiderio A new analysis of economic trends in 2025, published in Africa Confidential, predicts that the continent will experience faster growth this year, with...
By Godfred Zina The African Union Commission Chairperson elections are scheduled for February 2025, with candidates from Djibouti, Kenya, and Madagascar, following Mauritius’ withdrawal from the...
By Danilo Desiderio In fragile geopolitical environments such as Sub-Saharan Africa – marked by territorial conflicts, road banditry, terrorist attacks, and inter-ethnic and inter-tribal clashes –...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The remarkable rise of China and other East Asian nations can, in large part, be attributed to an educated population that was...
Kenya has announced a new directive allowing citizens from nearly all African countries to enter without prior authorization. This replaces the controversial Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)...
By Gregory Simpkins On his way out of the White House, President Joe Biden pardoned, among others, the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey who had been convicted...
By Mary Alorh The global fight against poverty and energy challenges heavily depends on progress within Africa. Currently, approximately 600 million people in Africa lack access...
By Danilo Desiderio As the new year begins, it is customary to examine growth estimates for various regions around the world in the months ahead. This...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu When the late leader of Iran decided to tour Africa in mid-2023, he chose to visit states in East and Southern Africa....
By Fidel Amakye Owusu When the Bretton Woods institutions – the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) – were established in the aftermath of...
By Andrew Rugasira The Economist‘s recent article, “Africa Needs a Capitalist Revolution”, reflects their trend of oversimplified and paternalistic commentary on Africa. In May 2000, the...
Ethio Telecom has partnered with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to advance Ethiopia’s digital economy and broaden internet access across Africa. This collaboration aligns with a...
By Jide Akinsemoyin A few weeks ago, I had to contact my UK credit card company by phone. The representative who handled my case introduced herself...
By Godfred Zina Despite ongoing diplomatic tensions in Africa, 17 heads of state, including Nigerian President and Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Chair Bola...
By JP Følsgaard Bak Will Africa’s industrialization be driven by African ownership and leadership, or will it follow the familiar narrative of foreign investors taking the...
By Ajay Wasserman Africa is no longer “the next big thing” – it has firmly established itself as the big thing. Over the past decade, the...
By Mary Alorh The recent visit of China’s foreign minister to Nigeria, the continent’s most populous country and a key trade partner, has reinforced the strong...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu While the different geopolitical zones across Africa have dynamics worth the attention of observers in 2025, the Horn of Africa and North...
By Gregory Simpkins The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has long enjoyed bipartisan support, but partisan squabbles appear to have doomed its long-term extension during the...
With Türkiye successfully mediating between Somalia and Ethiopia over a naval deal involving breakaway Somaliland, Ethiopia’s defense minister visited Somalia, indicating improved relations after heightened tensions...
The year 2024 came with a lot of excitement and opportunities for women. The 2024 International Women’s Day was celebrated under the theme ‘Invest in women: Accelerate...
The energetic African youth population continues to be the greatest contributor to its global presence. The entertainment space is dominated by young, talented artists who continue...
By Paul Nantulya Africa-China relations in 2025 kicked off with a trip to the continent by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi from January 5-11. Since 1991,...
By Godfred Zina Military chiefs in some African countries have been replaced, but this trend may have far-reaching implications for the continent’s stability and governance. Recently, President...
Festive seasons bring about merrymaking in various homes across the globe. They really provide an avenue for intercultural relations while showing the similarities that exist in...
By Danilo Desiderio Compared to other continents, Africa has a very limited and underdeveloped railway network. A paper published from Tralac in September 2023 noted that the majority...
By Godfred Zina Despite Africa’s economy rising to $2.8 trillion in 2024, there continue to be economic disparities among the 54 African countries, including South Sudan. With...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The history of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is that of a resource-rich territory that is faced with one conflict or...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu With the highest number of countries in the world, being the second-largest continent, and with a diverse sociocultural landscape, the security dynamics...
By Gregory Simpkins Making arrangements to travel often begins early in the year, especially if it involves international travel. The Business Insider Africa website has rated...
By Danilo Desiderio The Abuja Treaty (1991) for the establishment of the African Economic Community recognized cooperation among African customs administrations as a cornerstone for the...
West Africa has been in the news in recent times due to the security challenges it faces. In the north, east, and the eastern half of...
On 24th June 2012, Ghana lost a sitting president for the first time in its existence as a state. That same day, John Mahama, his deputy,...
By Gregory Simpkins In the latest episode of Real Talk Habari, the directors of The Habari Network—Oscar Sekyewa, Ryan Elcock, Emmanuel Musaazi, and Gregory Simpkins—dive deep...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Southern Africa was one of the regional security complexes in Africa that was pronouncedly affected by the Cold War. In the 1960s...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In recent years, Africa’s stance on global events and its relationships with major powers have been the subject of increasing discussion and...
Foreign policies are the means through which leaders attempt to gain access to the resources required to maintain domestic structures and development. Prior to the European...
The anti-Western ideology gaining ground on the continent of Africa was in the beginning seen as something that was not going to gain momentum, especially in...
After succeeding in pushing Ethiopia and Somalia to reach a deal and agreeing to respect one another’s “sovereignty,” Türkiye has turned its attention to the Sudan...
French Influence in Africa continues waning, as its former colonies redefine their strategic partnerships toward Russia. Chadian authorities indicated that it would end a key defense...
African countries after the COVID pandemic are setting themselves to achieve better economic growth. Africa’s collective GDP was $1.3 trillion in 2022, but the female population...
By Danilo Desiderio A recurring theme in discussions on the high cost of transport in Africa, particularly within economic literature, is the lack of infrastructure and the...
By Mary Alorh The recent visit of U.S. President Joe Biden to Africa marked a significant step in the G7’s strategy to counter China’s growing influence...
By JP Følsgaard Bak “Africa is not a place, it is an emotion,” said Kwame Nkrumah, one of Africa’s most revered leaders and the first President...
By Mary Alorh Africa’s collective efforts are pivotal in achieving transformative policies like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which aims to streamline the free...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The 1966 coup that ousted Ghana’s first President, Kwame Nkrumah, marked the beginning of a prolonged period of political instability. This era...
By Danilo Desiderio The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) recently released the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2024...
By JP Følsgaard Bak An old Danish saying goes: “It is difficult to predict, especially about the future.” This humorous yet insightful remark holds much truth....
By Mary Alorh Africa’s food security remains a significant developmental challenge, with food inflation continuing to rise and exacerbating hunger and poverty across the continent. In...
By NJ Ayuk Wealthy nations have long leveraged their natural gas resources to foster economic resilience. By ensuring reliable energy supplies for their populations and industries,...
By Gregory Simpkins France, one of the European colonial powers that divided up the African continent at the infamous Belin Conference of 1885, is on the...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In 2011, amid the Arab Spring uprisings and the fall of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, one of the issues he reportedly raised...
By Mary Alorh In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, African nations are striving to achieve robust economic recovery and growth. Despite a collective gross domestic...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In 2021, a coup in the Republic of Guinea ended over a decade of constitutional governance. The military justified their actions by...
By Mary Alorh The shifting dynamics of global power over recent decades have profoundly impacted policies and diplomatic relations, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. African nations are...
By Gregory Simpkins As I have written about previously, the international community has discussed what to do about climate change for decades. Many promises of help...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In 2022, Gabon and Togo became the newest members of the Commonwealth of Nations, a voluntary association of countries originally established in...
By Gregory Simpkins As I have written previously, South Sudan is critically placed in the geopolitical context. For example, waters that form the White Nile River...
By JP Følsgaard Bak In the next two years, Africa is poised to experience a surge of interest from Europe and the United States, reminiscent of...
By Mary Alorh Former Ghanaian President John Evans Atta Mills’ neutral stance during the Ivorian crisis in 2010 demonstrated remarkable diplomatic acumen. When urged by then-opposition...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In my analyses of the crisis in Sudan, both through writing and public discussions, many have expressed a keen interest in understanding...
By Mary Alorh The confederation of Sahel States faces significant challenges in development, as evidenced by troubling statistics. In 2021, Burkina Faso had a poverty rate...
By Gregory Simpkins When we read articles about the economic health of countries, we often encounter one recurring item: Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It supposedly describes...
By Danilo Desiderio A recent article from Burundi Eco outlines the status of creating a common currency in the East African Community (EAC). While regional central...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In 2022, Mali unilaterally withdrew from the G5 Sahel after the military alliance raised concerns about the country’s internal affairs. This decision...
Bloomberg | Botswana’s push to diversify its economy away from mining and into financial services positions it to compete with Mauritius as an African hub for...
By Mary Alorh The future belongs to the youth, and over the past few decades, young Africans have been at the forefront of advocating for freedom...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Africa is home to numerous lakes spread across the continent, many of which are naturally formed, along with some significant artificial lakes....
By MJ (Thinus) Booysen and Joubert Van Eeden In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution from vehicle tailpipe emissions cause poor health, developmental...
By Mary Alorh The African continent is solidifying its status as a leading destination for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), which plays a pivotal role in driving...
By Gregory Simpkins When Abiy Ahmed became Prime Minister of Ethiopia in April 2018, the country had been ravaged by a protracted conflict with its neighbor,...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Over the past thirty years, Africa has made remarkable strides in various areas of development and nation-building. The skylines of capital cities...
Bloomberg | A payment system that eliminates the dollar in cross-border African transactions can save the continent as much as US$5 billion in processing costs, the...
By Carlos Lopes As we approach the global annual climate change conference, COP29, the need for increased public finance from the global north to address climate...
By Danilo Desiderio As the global appetite for luxury tourism continues to grow, many African countries are striving to tap into this profitable market by offering...
By Gregory Simpkins Debt is a cancer that eats away a government’s ability to manage its economic affairs. It prevents governments from providing required social services,...
By Danilo Desiderio Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa recently released the 2024 edition of the Africa Risk-Reward Index, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the...
Bloomberg | Nigeria’s biggest bank is opening a new branch in Hong Kong in its first step of Asian expansion. The push into the Chinese territory...
By Mary Alorh Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa is projected to accelerate to 4 percent by 2025-26. As the fastest-growing and youngest continent, Africa’s relatively stable economic...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In the 1950s and 1960s, as African nations achieved independence, a crucial question arose for these emerging countries: which development strategy would...
By Danilo Desiderio Public infrastructure deficits across Africa are widely documented in economic studies and policy discussions. The African Development Bank’s African Economic Outlook 2018 estimated...
By Gregory Simpkins By the time this is posted on our website, there will be only days until the 2024 national elections in the United States....
By Mary Alorh Africa’s complex history, shaped by significant events like slavery, colonialism, and apartheid, has deeply influenced its unique political reforms and foreign policy approaches...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Amid various conflicts, coups, and protests across Africa, the topic of stability remains one of the most widely discussed across the continent....
Bloomberg | African billionaire Aliko Dangote is wealthier than ever now that his long-awaited Nigerian oil refinery is up and running. But his mood suggests a...
By Paul Frimpong What will the future of Africa-China relations look like without the active participation of the youth? How can a continent where over 60...
By Danilo Desiderio The Greek philosopher Socrates once stated, “there is no favorable wind for the sailor who doesn’t know where to go.” Yet, this notion...
By Mary Alorh Migration has long been a powerful political tool for those in authority. In precolonial times, the movement of people often led to wars...
By Danilo Desiderio A paper from the Morocco-based Policy Centre for the New South explores which development model Africa should adopt to enhance its economic growth...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In his exploration of the “Regional Security Complex Theory,” British International Relations Professor Barry Buzan thoroughly analyzed Africa but noted that limited...
