The signals coming out of Nairobi suggest that the continent's food systems may finally be turning a corner - not through aid, but through architecture.
By Ziad Hamoui Last month, from Ghanaian President Mahama’s appearance at the World Governments Summit in Dubai to his state visit to Zambia, the political will...
By Michele Moscaritoli The most consequential shift in African commerce isn’t happening across oceans. It’s happening across borders. For decades, the narrative around African trade focused...
By Danilo Desiderio At the World Economic Forum in Davos, a provocative thesis emerged from the corridors of global finance: Africa’s 1.3 billion people represent potential,...
By Ziad Hamoui When a Nigerian general recently floated the idea of fencing the country’s borders to combat terrorism, the response was swift and unforgiving. Colleagues...
By John Kourkoutas In 1880, roughly 90 percent of Africa remained “unclaimed” by European colonial powers. A map from that year shows a continent mostly in...
By Danilo Desiderio Africa’s trade corridors have long been hamstrung by congestion, unpredictable delays, and opaque cross-border procedures. For freight operators and logistics firms, moving goods...
By Danilo Desiderio In many African economies, a familiar proverb echoes through bustling markets and border towns: “When the lion does not hunt, the hyena will...
By Danilo Desiderio Across Africa, a vibrant spirit of entrepreneurship is driving economic activity in markets, villages, and bustling city streets. Yet, despite this energy, the...
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 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 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 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 Africa stands out as the continent with the highest number of regional trade blocs – more than any other part of the world....
