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Africa’s Collective Voice: Why Negotiating as One Bloc Is Long Overdue

By Fidel Amakye Owusu The proposition that Africa’s fifty-four sovereign nations should negotiate as a single bloc is not radical – it is rational. Continental political...

African governance and development concept illustrating how strong institutions - not country size or natural resources - drive stability, infrastructure, and economic growth, highlighted by Ghana’s energy sector reform success.

Opinion3 months ago

Africa’s Governance Paradox: Why Size Doesn’t Equal Success

By Gregory September Africa’s largest countries occupy vast expanses of territory. Algeria sprawls across more than 2.3 million square kilometers. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR...

Africa Can Escape Its Debt Trap and Reclaim Economic Sovereignty

Opinion3 months ago

Africa Can Escape Its Debt Trap and Reclaim Economic Sovereignty

By Kingsley Moghalu In a recent commentary, I argued that foreign debt is strangling Africa’s development in fundamental ways. Some economists contend that African nations should...

A split image contrasting shouting newspaper headlines with a calm, growing financial chart for Africa

Opinion4 months ago

Beyond the Headlines: Why Smart Capital Is Still Betting on Africa’s Fundamentals

By Dr. Princess C. Mutisya If you only skimmed the headlines this week, you might conclude that Africa’s story is defined by a single thread: diplomatic...

Zambia economic recovery infographic showing declining inflation, reduced fiscal deficit, and rising foreign investment in mining, agro-processing, and renewable energy sectors.

Business5 months ago

The Steady Re-emergence of Zambia’s Economy

By Martin Mpukani After years marred by debt distress, energy shortages, and climate shocks, Zambia is emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling turnaround stories. The...

The Ghanaian flag alongside symbols of governance and growth, symbolizing stability as a national economic strategy.

Opinion5 months ago

Ghana’s Strategic Advantage: The Enduring Power of Political Stability

By Davida Ademuyiwa While headlines often spotlight coups, crises, or commodity booms, one West African nation has been quietly crafting a different narrative – one rooted...

African finance minister reviewing national budget documents, highlighting rising debt servicing costs despite falling Debt-to-GDP ratios, with charts showing fiscal pressures on health, education, and infrastructure spending.

Opinion7 months ago

Africa’s Debt Paradox: Falling Ratios, Rising Burdens

By Kelly Mua Kingsly Across Africa, headlines trumpet fiscal recovery: Debt-to-GDP ratios are declining. Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Cameroon are all showing signs of stabilization. Commodity...