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...
By Emmanuel Musaazi Elitism in Africa has evolved through colonial influences, Pan-Africanism, Westernization, ethnicity, China’s presence, and development initiatives. Literature such as House of Hunger by...
Kenya has unveiled plans to restrict the export of valuable minerals in their raw form, marking a significant policy shift aimed at increasing government revenue. This...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The map above highlights the top ten mineral-producing or extracting countries in Africa for 2022. With the surge in commodity prices, several...
By Danilo Desiderio In journalism, there’s a famous adage: “When a dog bites a man, it is not news, but when a man bites a dog,...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The global competition for influence in Africa and its potential benefits for various international players has become a key issue in recent...
By Mary Alorh In Ghanaian parlance, there is a saying: “When two elephants fight, it is the ground that suffers.” This proverb rings true in light...
By Danilo Desiderio The competition among African nations to emerge as the next Silicon Valley is growing more intense. In East Africa, countries like Kenya and...
By Emmanuel Musaazi Historically, technological developments span the globe. Every region and people of the world have contributed to technological development at some time in history,...
By Gregory Simpkins As the international community moves toward an energy future featuring renewable energy, the source of critical minerals and the location of their processing...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Africa’s abundant natural resources, emerging markets, strategic geographic position, and critical role in global security have turned it into a battleground for...
By Danilo Desiderio A recent report by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Institute analyzed the early trade experiences under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), emphasizing the importance...
By Mary Alorh In recent years, several African nations have experienced a rise in attempts by leaders to bypass constitutional term limits, enabling them to extend...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In the early 1990s, as Cold War tensions began to subside, Algeria held legislative elections that saw a significant Islamist presence in...
By Mary Alorh Botswana is often depicted as a nation striving to fully harness its potential and develop its resources without relying on external support. Sir...
AP | Dikembe Mutombo, a Basketball Hall of Famer who was one of the best defensive players in NBA history and a longtime global ambassador for...
Bloomberg | Ghana has launched a new gold coin to help it manage money-market liquidity, while boosting domestic savings. The coin, made from gold mined in...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The Lake Chad Basin, located in the upper central region of Africa, serves as a critical transition zone with significant implications for...
By Mike Muller A new round of angry exchanges has broken out between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). On September 1,...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In junior high school, particularly in a subject called “social studies” under the Ghanaian curriculum, we were taught that the assassination of...
By Gifty Boatemaa Annan Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its history, navigating rapid demographic shifts that offer both remarkable opportunities and significant challenges. As...
By Danilo Desiderio Today, approximately 90 percent of global cargo is transported by sea. Over the past 70 years, maritime trade has seen continuous growth, especially...
By Gregory Simpkins As I have written about previously, as many as four billion people globally experience water shortages for at least one month a year,...
Tanzania’s ascent to the top of Africa’s 2024 Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) is the result of strategic advancements in both cybersecurity infrastructure and regulatory frameworks. The...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Earlier this week, on Monday, September 16, 2024, the United States announced the complete withdrawal of its military forces and equipment from...
By Mary Alorh Former Ghanaian President John Evans Atta Mills’ neutral stance during the 2010 Ivorian crisis was a strategic move. When then-opposition leader Nana Akufo...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In recent years, food insecurity has emerged as a significant concern across Africa. Earlier this year, Nigeria declared a national emergency on...
By Mary Alorh The founding leaders of modern African nations had a clear vision for Africa’s development. Figures like Jomo Kenyatta and Sekou Touré prioritized infrastructure...
Rwandan Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente has presided over the groundbreaking ceremony for the Kigali Innovation City (KIC) in Masoro. The US$300 million initiative aims to transform...
The Chairman of the Guyana based Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Prime Minister of Grenada, Dickon Mitchell, says the regional body remains committed to building stronger ties...
By Gregory Simpkins Most of the world is experiencing a population decline. According to a August 31 article in the New York Post, for the first...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu After the Asian financial crisis of the 1990s, the creation of the G20 or Group of 20 emerged as a response to...
By Mary Alorh In recent decades, Africa’s role on the global stage has grown significantly, driven by shifts in international politics. The rise of new powers...
By Emmanuel Musaazi Before China’s economic involvement in Africa, the continent’s development trends were influenced by various factors but primarily colonial legacies where African economies were...
By Danilo Desiderio In knowledge-based societies, manufacturing no longer holds the primary role in the economy that it once did. Many economists are now questioning the...
By Paul Nantulya The Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC), to be held in Beijing from September 4 to 6, takes place at a critical juncture....
Liberia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to accelerate to 5.4 percent in 2024, up from an estimated 3.7 percent in 2023. According to data...
By Gregory Simpkins In recent decades, women throughout the African Diaspora and the rest of the world have struggled to attain some level of equity in...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The Global Terrorism Index, a comprehensive study evaluating the impact of terrorism in 163 countries, covers about 99.7 percent of the world’s...
By Mary Alorh To be recognized as a global superpower, a nation must demonstrate dominance across multiple areas such as trade, defense, and more. Over the...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Earlier this month, Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio called for reform of the United Nations Security Council. He argued that Africa...
By Godfred Zina With its growing interest and influence in Africa, China aims to further enhance its cooperation with African leaders at the upcoming Forum on...
By Danilo Desiderio A Chinese proverb states, “To get rich, build roads first.” While China has embraced this philosophy, Africa has chosen a different path, focusing...
Lewis Hamilton has voiced his support for the idea of Rwanda potentially hosting a Formula One Grand Prix in the future. This follows his recent travels...
By Emmanuel Musaazi Africa has one of the fastest-growing populations in the world. More than half of global population growth between now and 2050 is expected...
By Mary Alorh Over the years, the political landscape of Africa has undergone significant transformation, particularly in terms of political participation. Today, most African nations embrace...
By Mary Alorh Across Africa, a rising tide of opposition is challenging the entrenched political elite, largely driven by young people and women. Historically, these groups...
By NJ Ayuk I strongly encourage African governments to address and minimize the challenges of doing business in the region. To create a more favorable environment,...
By Colin Coleman The Paris 2024 Olympic Games have come to a close, and while there were some spectacular performances from African athletes like Botswana’s Letsile...
By Danilo Desiderio The establishment of a unified African market under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is facing greater challenges and delays than initially...
AP | After decades of seeking a bigger voice in the United Nations ’ most powerful body, Africa “cannot wait any longer,” Sierra Leone’s president told...
By Mary Alorh Africa and Europe share a complex history that is currently undergoing significant evolution. African nations are increasingly uniting to assert a collective agenda...
Reuters | Egypt will bid to host the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, with the country’s improving infrastructure and sports facilities key for a successful African...
By Mary Alorh The recent coups in the Sahel region have accelerated the expansion of global powers on the African continent. China and Russia are deepening...
A groundbreaking initiative is underway to bring Black Americans back to Africa, spearheaded by a Black-owned construction company that plans to develop state-of-the-art sports arenas and...
By Marie-Laure Akin-Olugbade Africa’s women entrepreneurs face a significant challenge: a staggering US$42 billion financing gap, despite their substantial contributions to our economies. In Nigeria, about...
The 2024 edition of the UNCTAD Digital Economy Report, titled “Shaping an Environmentally Sustainable and Inclusive Digital Future,” highlights that developing countries investing in digitalization are...
Digital trade is currently gaining significant traction in Africa. A recent analysis by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) explored the impact of the Protocol on Digital...
The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is set to take place in Beijing from September 4 to 6, with the theme “Joining...
On Wednesday, the Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene, met with President Joseph Boakai of Liberia. During his visit, the Secretary-General...
By Mary Alorh As Joe Biden concludes his tenure as the 46th President of the United States, it’s an opportune moment to reflect on his administration’s...
By Mary Alorh About a month ago, I discussed how Bretton Woods institutions and other international creditors are imposing unfair conditions on African countries regarding loan...
By Charles Sekwalor For the last decade, Africa has tempted businesses with the promise of immense opportunity. The continent’s rapidly growing youthful population, vibrant cultural scenes...
By Yemi Osinbajo Of the many stereotypes that we have to deal with in our quest to tell the full story of Africa, none are as...
Trade between Africa and the Caribbean could reach US$1.8 billion annually by 2028 if efforts are focused on value addition, trade facilitation, and improved logistics, according...
Bloomberg | Sub-Saharan Africa offers a US$193 billion opportunity to invest in renewable energy and transmission by 2031, with returns a multiple of those in Europe...
Bloomberg | African nations are rushing to build their gold reserves to hedge against geopolitical tensions that have battered their currencies and fanned inflation. Nations from...
Africa, abundant in natural resources, is often celebrated as the continent of the future. However, realizing its full potential requires a significant transformation in resource utilization....
Bloomberg | A credit ratings company being established to meet the unique needs of Africa’s sovereign borrowers is set to be ready by next year, an...
By Mary Alorh The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional organization in West Africa, has recently faced challenges due to the formation of...
By Nii Simmonds and Ayodele Okeowo The recent announcement of a partnership between the US Trade and Development Agency and Kenya to boost semiconductor manufacturing in...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Recently, I had the chance to discuss the dynamics of the second round of legislative elections in France. The next day, the...
By Mary Alorh As African countries navigate the post-COVID period, they face significant economic challenges, including rising inflation and increasing consumer prices. Globally, economic downturns have...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu At an international conference last year, I heard the foreign ministers of Mali and Burkina Faso echo this sentiment in their presentations....
By Martin Camara South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, and Nigeria boast large-scale manufacturing bases, including efficient automotive industries. Along with Algeria, these countries form a powerful economic...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Despite Africa having 54 sovereign countries, each with multiple borders, the continent’s state evolution has not been marked by many full-scale interstate...
By Godfred Zina On July 6, 2024, the heads of the military juntas from Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso gathered in Niamey for the first meeting...
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi announced on Monday that his administration is currently in negotiations with Zimbabwean authorities to extend the Machipanda railway into Botswana. The Machipanda...
By Mary Alorh Earlier this year, we Ghanaians were informed of the ‘good news’ that the IMF had released the second tranche of US$600 million as...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The support of local actors from various groups and backgrounds has been crucial for achieving tactical, operational, and strategic military success, particularly...
The development and implementation of an Afro-Caribbean marketplace is closer to reality following the recent agreement between the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Government of...
Reuters | Nigeria has been chosen to host the newly formed Africa Energy Bank (AEB), its oil minister said on Thursday, as Africa’s top oil producer...
By Mary Alorh At the dawn of independence in Africa, coups were a widespread phenomenon. These coups were often supported by global powers to punish leaders...
Nigeria’s new Dangote oil refinery is ramping up gas oil exports to West Africa, capturing market share from European refiners, according to traders and shipping data....
Nigeria and Cameroon have resolved to settle their long-standing border dispute without seeking further court rulings. Instead, they will validate a demarcation plan through joint delegations...
By Gregory Simpkins The transition of colonies in the developing world have been difficult over the years to say the least. In this phase, colonial powers...
By Mary Alorh The East African region holds strategic importance on the continent, boasting some of the world’s premier holiday destinations and attractions. The East African...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The rise in extremist activities across various regions of Africa has deeply destabilized local populations, with women and children being the most...
By Mary Alorh Every generation faces its own revolutionary battles. In the 1950s and 1960s, young Africans were focused on decolonizing the continent. By the 1990s,...
China has soared to become sub-Saharan Africa’s top trading partner in the past two decades. A fifth of the region’s exports now head to China, while...
Ethiopian Airlines has once again secured the prestigious Best Airline in Africa title for the seventh consecutive year, along with several other notable accolades. Ethiopian Airlines...
Bloomberg | Thelo Group’s management plans to buy Deutsche Bahn AG’s 49 percent shareholding and is in talks with financiers to raise US$250 million to help...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Eleven months ago, I wrote about Africa’s food crisis, suggesting it was more severe than it appeared. As expected, there were differing...
By Gregory Simpkins The international community has been discussing and debating the issue of climate change for decades. In the United States, the dichotomy was climate...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Recently, I received a message from a media agency based in Europe. The purpose was to invite me to discuss two significant...
Charlette N’Guessan serves as the Data Solutions and Ecosystem Lead at Amini, a deep tech startup that utilizes space technology and artificial intelligence to address the...
By Michelle Meineke Achieving the World Health Organization (WHO) target of reducing malaria by 90 percent by 2030 would not only avert 600,000 deaths annually, but...
For over a decade, Nigeria has struggled to significantly boost its national grid, adding just 760 megawatts (MW) over 11 years. In a striking comparison, the...
By Gregory Simpkins I was blessed to have been involved with the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) from when it was a legislative proposal while...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Republic of Benin spearheaded Africa’s democratic wave, marking a pivotal shift towards civilian rule...
Next week, finance ministers and central bank governors from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) will gather to prepare for the upcoming annual heads of government summit in...
Remittances are pivotal in many African economies, significantly boosting their Gross Domestic Product (GDP). In 2022, remittances comprised 7.6 percent of GDP in Western Africa, 6.8...
AFP | Senegal joined the club of oil-producing countries on Tuesday as Australian group Woodside Energy announced that production had started in the west African country’s...
A remarkable 59 percent of Kenya’s gross domestic product (GDP) is processed through M-PESA, the country’s leading mobile payment system. This translated into 20 billion transactions...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Last year, a friend suggested that China’s colorful and elaborate receptions for African leaders in Beijing play a significant role in attracting...
By Gregory Simpkins The Republic of South Africa has long been considered the hub of the wheel of the southern Africa region. It is the most...
By Adam Amoussou Africa has the potential to become the world’s powerhouse in the coming years. The continent is undergoing unprecedented changes, with the implementation of...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In 1980, Leopold Senghor, the founding president of Senegal, voluntarily stepped down from power and handed the reins to his prime minister....
Reuters | Africa needs quicker debt restructurings, more favorable lending terms and some $25 billion for the Africa Development Fund to avoid a lost decade, the...
The Belayneh Kinde Group has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia, with an investment of 3 billion Birr (US$52 million)....
A large-scale tree-planting movement is gaining momentum in Africa, where thousands of farmers are transforming barren fields into vibrant, diverse forest gardens. These gardens not only...
Bloomberg | Nigeria would see a boost to its economy equivalent to a quarter of the US$142.7 billion cumulative output benefit expected by 2030 for countries...
By Lite Nartey Heathrow Airport in the UK currently uses more energy than the entire west African country of Sierra Leone. Despite Africa accounting for less...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu It is widely known that many African presidents wield more power within their countries than a US president does in the United...
Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa,” is rapidly emerging as a significant economic power on the global stage. With a burgeoning population, abundant...
By Gregory Simpkins The prevailing world economic order since the end of World War II, established by the major powers at that time, is coming unraveled....
AP | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called Sunday for South Africa’s political parties to overcome their differences and find “common ground” to form the first...
By Paul Frimpong In the years leading up to 2000, Africa faced numerous challenges, including civil wars, diseases, and a crippling debt burden. The continent, often...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In recent months, significant events in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) have created potential risks that could destabilize neighboring countries...
By James Boafo, Eric Stemn, Jacob Obodai and Philip Nti Nkrumah Global demand for critical minerals, particularly lithium, is growing rapidly to meet clean energy and...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu When the United States declared war on global terrorism in 2001, it was equipped with the world’s most powerful military in terms...
Reuters | Africa’s economic growth is set to accelerate to 3.7 percent this year and 4.3 percent next from 3.1 percent in 2023, African Development Bank...
Barring any last-minute changes, the US$20 billion Dangote Oil Refinery is set to be listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange by December 2024. Aliko Dangote, the...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu During the Cold War, the West held significant influence in West Africa, particularly through France, which had considerable control over many countries...
By Gregory Simpkins Summertime is a prime season for tourism, and there are Americans who will want to visit Africa, this year again, or for the...
The Exchange | Financial markets play a vital role in enhancing the smooth operation of economies by allocating resources and creating liquidity for businesses and entrepreneurs....
Kenyan Wall Street | Kenya’s economy is expected to remain resilient in 2024 after a 5.6 percent expansion last year from a revised growth of 4.9...
Addis Standard | Ethiopia’s economy is on track for robust 7.9% growth in the current fiscal year, according to Minister of Planning and Development Fitsum Assefa....
African Business | The CEO of Qatar Airways, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said that the airline will soon announce an investment in a Southern African airline...
Benin is on the verge of enacting a historic law that will grant citizenship to people of African descent. This initiative is designed to strengthen ties...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In December 1990, the late Idriss Déby, and his insurgent Patriotic Salvation Movement, overran the country’s capital, N’Djamena, having invaded from Libya...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Throughout Africa, a prevailing narrative centers on the ongoing struggle against the subjugation of women, painting the continent as predominantly patriarchal. Various...
By Gregory Simpkins The South China Morning Post reported on March 29, 2024 that by 2050, it is projected that only a quarter of countries in...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Last year, I stumbled upon a video capturing a compelling exchange between a US Congressman and the Commander of the US Africa...
Bloomberg | Senegal will review fishing deals and licenses signed with its partners that include the European Union to ensure they are optimized to benefit the...
Uganda, recognized for its investment prowess, clinched the prestigious title of ‘Best Investment Destination in Africa’ in 2024, as announced by the Investment Authority. Evelyne Anite,...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu One of the pivotal factors that remains indelible when dissecting the origins of the First World War (WWI) is the relentless arms...
By Carlos Lopes The debt situation in many African countries has escalated again to a critical juncture. Twenty are in, or at risk of, debt distress....
By Gregory Simpkins There has been significant discussion within Africanist circles about the multiplying coups in Africa, the ongoing conflicts and several other issues. However, there...
Over the preceding decades, desertification has surged across portions of the African continent, propelled by deforestation, agricultural expansion, and persistent drought. Once-rich soil now languishes, parched...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Amidst the tragic surge in fatalities caused by the floods in Kenya, prioritizing investment in disaster preparedness emerges as an undeniable imperative...
Bloomberg | Nigeria is planning to set up a US$10 billion diaspora fund to attract investment from its citizens living abroad to support critical sectors including...
By Chido Munyati This week, Bola Tinubu, the President of Nigeria, Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda, and over 35 ministers from across Africa participated in...
By Gregory Simpkins Following what has been described as intense negotiations, the U.S. government has agreed to withdraw its drone base from Niger. This base is...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu During the American Revolution, the disparate militia of the colonies sought backing from France and other sympathetic European powers to secure their...
By Gregory Simpkins After a few years of discussion about what renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) would look like, Senators Chris Coons...
By Babajide Oluwase The climate is changing at an astronomical rate and the impact of this can be seen everywhere. Imagine stepping outside your apartment for...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In mid-2022, leaders from West Africa convened to lift economic and diplomatic sanctions imposed on Mali and Burkina Faso. These measures were...
By Gregory Simpkins When then-Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade congratulated his opponent on his victory and peacefully stepped down following the 2012 election, he was internationally praised...
Press Release | The Government of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas and African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have today signed the Agreement for The Bahamas to host...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Before the conclusion of the Cold War, a prominent characteristic of populist leaders and administrations was their inclination towards the nationalization of...
By Gregory Simpkins In a May 2000 issue with a lead article headlined “Africa: The Hopeless Continent”, The Economist magazine unleashed a flood of discussions about...
By Paul Nantulya India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, termed Africa as India’s “sister continent,” in recognition of the long ties of affinity. Since the 1960s,...
Reuters | Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery started supplying petroleum products to the local market on Tuesday, a company executive and fuel marketing associations said, a major...
AP | Senegal inaugurated Bassirou Diomaye Faye as its new president on Tuesday, completing the previously little-known opposition figure’s dramatic ascent from prison to the palace...
Kenya has emerged as a beacon of resilience in the face of a global funding downturn for emerging businesses, boasting a remarkable 17 percent surge in...
By Gregory Simpkins The global environment is changing at an accelerating pace. The post-World War II arrangements have broken down to be replaced by an emerging...
By Ryan Elcock Brampton is often viewed through a lens of underestimation when compared to its bustling neighbors within the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), like Toronto...
By Douglas Yates Macky Sall’s legacy as Senegal’s president since 2012 became more complex in his last year in office. The year was so filled with...
Senegal’s former Prime Minister, Amadou Ba, has extended congratulations to his rival opposition candidate, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, for emerging as the likely winner of the presidential...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu During the 1960s, a series of successful coups swept through sub-Saharan Africa, often accompanied by military justifications. These explanations were seen as...
In Africa, a potent force for advancement is stirring. Bursting with youthful talent and abundant resources, the continent stands on the cusp of a transformative journey:...
By Paul Nantulya The Pan-African movement marks its 105th anniversary in 2024. For decades, Pan-Africanist dialogue in Africa, the Caribbean, and the Americas championed the intellectual...
Lagos, Nigeria, is aiming to position itself as a key player in Africa’s gaming industry, eyeing a 30 percent share of the continent’s gaming market, which...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu During my undergraduate studies, I enrolled in a course titled “US Foreign Policy in Africa.” Essentially, the motivations driving US foreign policy...
Bloomberg | Senegalese President Macky Sall defended his decision to delay elections that plunged the West African nation into turmoil, and insisted its democracy and institutions...
By Gregory Simpkins Many of us are familiar with Africa as a concept, though not necessarily as distinguishable, individual nations nor Caribbean nations as more than...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In recent times, food insecurity has become a major security issue in Africa. Earlier this year, Nigeria declared an emergency on food...
The African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) represents a significant milestone in the journey towards harnessing Africa’s economic potential. By creating a single continental market, AfCFTA...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu The military government of Sudan continues to insist that the African Union (AU) removes sanctions it had imposed on it, and fully...
By Gregory Simpkins Although half a world apart, lower-income South Africans and Americans are facing increasing challenges to their economic wellbeing due to the influx of...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In the aftermath of the second world war, France witnessed a great deal of political instability. In 12 years, the country had...
By Ryan Elcock With today’s global economy and geopolitical landscape, marked by shifting power dynamics, there is a need for economic certainty and resilience. Although the...
By Ueli Staeger and Babatunde Fagbayibo The African Union (AU) comes in for a lot of criticism. Most recently this is from within its own ranks....
Press Release | Africa’s economies continue to grow faster than the global average of 3 percent demonstrating resilience against several challenges including climate change, geopolitical tensions,...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu In less than two decades, Turkey (Türkiye) increased its diplomatic presence in Africa from a few missions to almost every African state....
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Anytime the boundaries of Africa are discussed, the Berlin Conference of 1884/1885 emerges. The conference organized by Europe and hosted by the...
Reuters | Senegal President Macky Sall said on Thursday that April 2 will be the end of his mandate as president of the nation. He added,...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu A couple of weeks ago, during the ISOA Africa Conference in Nairobi, I posited the argument that while every coup is a...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu After the military coup in Niger on July 26, 2023, I was sought by various media platforms where I granted several interviews....
The memorandum of understanding signed between Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH) and Hong Kong-based West Data Group’s Center Service PLC marks a significant step towards Ethiopia’s ambition...
By Daniel Bradlow It hasn’t been easy for African states to finance their developmental and environmental policy objectives over the past few years. Recent events suggest...
Reuters | Niger’s military government has named new ministers of mining and energy in a government reshuffle, splitting up the previous ministry of mines, petrol and...
Xinhua | The Ethiopian government has launched the construction of a vaccine manufacturing company, ShieldVax Enterprise, to stimulate local vaccine production for domestic consumption and export,...
Reuters | Senegal’s Constitutional Council on Thursday ruled that parliament’s unprecedented postponement of the February 25 presidential vote was not in line with the constitution, pitching...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu I came across this video a while ago and was encouraged by it. This is the immediate past first couple of Namibia,...
By Bob Kikuyu The positioning of the African Union (AU) Summit at the front of the calendar year serves well as a platform to sound the...
Press Release | The Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) is proud to announce the entry of Banque Centrale de Tunisie (BCT) into its network...
By Paul Frimpong Few alliances have sparked as much interest and speculation in the complicated fabric of international relations as between Africa and China. The relationship...
By Paul Frimpong Modernization is a universal cause that affects all of humanity. There is no single paradigm or solution to modernization. The nature and rate...
By Jevans Nyabiage SCMP | China’s total trade with Africa grew a modest 1.5 percent in 2023 from 2022 to US$282.1 billion, but Africa’s trade deficit...
By Henning Melber Hage Gottfried Geingob served as the third president of Namibia from 2015 until his death on February 4 2024. He was Namibia’s first...
Bloomberg | Mozambique is seeking to become one of Africa’s biggest hydropower producers and launch a green hydrogen industry. The government plans to add 14,000 megawatts...
Reuters | Shell Plc has made a final investment decision to build a gas supply facility in Nigeria to feed a fertilizer plant owned by Africa’s...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Admittedly, democracy as practiced in Africa is largely an adopted concept, and in some instances, an “imposition” from colonialism. At the dawn...
By Gregory Simpkins In the late 1800s, European nations consolidated their colonization of Africa at an 1885 conference in Berlin to ensure that each colonial power...
AP | Namibia’s president and founding prime minister Hage Geingob died Sunday at age 82 while receiving treatment for cancer, and the southern African nation quickly...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu When the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in May 1975, most of the leaders in West Africa were...
