By Des H Rikhotso Despite geopolitical headwinds and persistent challenges, African economies are demonstrating remarkable adaptability and growth potential. The narrative surrounding Africa’s economic prospects has...
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 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 Kelly Mua Kingsly China’s strategic expansion across Africa’s coastline represents more than infrastructure development. It signals a fundamental recalibration of global economic power, one that...
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 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 Dishant Shah When pundits speak of the 21st century’s great power rivalry, they fixate on the Pacific – Taiwan, the South China Sea, semiconductor supply...
By Fidel Amakye Owusu Last week, global attention turned to Beijing as China staged an elaborate commemoration marking the 80th anniversary of World War II. Among...
By Danilo Desiderio As protectionism rises in parts of the developed world, African nations are at a pivotal crossroads in their economic evolution. A recent commentary...
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 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 Dishant Shah While the world remains fixated on the intensifying rivalry between the United States and China, a quieter but equally transformative shift is unfolding...
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 In a March 19, 2025 Fox News interview, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi pointed to a shifting geopolitical landscape in Africa, noting that declining...
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 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 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 A Chinese proverb states, “To get rich, build roads first.” While China has embraced this philosophy, Africa has chosen a different path, focusing...
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 Lauren Johnston In a year when headlines have been dominated by conflict in Europe and the Middle East, and geo-economic tensions between China and the...
