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 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 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 John Kourkoutas Africa is no longer a frontier market – it’s a battleground for global economic influence. And while European and American businesses continue to...
By Gregory Simpkins The global society is currently in a frenzy to acquire critical minerals, such as rare earths, lithium, (tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold) 3TG,...
By Dishant Shah In conversations about the global economy, the spotlight rarely strays from giants like the United States, China, and Germany. These powerhouses dominate headlines,...
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 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 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 The intricate bond between Africa and Europe stretches back centuries, with the Mediterranean Sea acting as both a natural bridge and a cultural...
By Mark-Anthony Johnson In a bold move underscoring its commitment to strengthening economic ties, China granted 33 African countries zero tariffs on all their exports to...
By Dishant Shah Since its inception in 2000, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has stood as one of the cornerstone trade programs fostering economic...
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 Ryan Elcock Donald Trump’s unexpected return to the White House for a second term has sent ripples across the globe. For the Caribbean, a region...
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 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 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 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...
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...
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 Rosemary Mnongya The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) presents considerable opportunities for the evolution and monetization of Africa’s trading sectors. Upon full implementation and...
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 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 Paul Nantulya and Leland Lazarus 2024 is a pivotal year for China and the Global South. China continues to make an active diplomatic push for...
By Paul Frimpong Over the last decades, China has been at the forefront of championing multiple global initiatives, including the Global Development Initiative (GDI), the Global...
By Dennis Matanda The expression “tenacious contention” suggests that China and the United States are at an impasse after a dogged battle for the position of...
Two-way trade for the year to the end of August shows 40 percent rise from coronavirus-hit 2020
Forum looks to build on the increasingly close economic relations that have been forged between China and Africa over the last 20 years.
