By Danilo Desiderio The refrain echoes through conference halls from Addis Ababa to Cape Town with predictable regularity: Africa must stop exporting raw materials and start...
By Lance Chisue Africa’s manufacturing sector is experiencing an unprecedented surge as nations across the continent compete to industrialize and expand production capacity. The transformation signals...
By Kelly Mua Kingsly Africa’s trade volume is surging – its exports to global markets reached record highs in 2024. Yet beneath the headline numbers lies...
By Dishant Shah In an era defined by technological disruption, climate urgency, and shifting global power dynamics, one continent quietly holds the keys to the future...
By Davida Ademuyiwa In little more than half a century, Dubai transformed from a quiet desert emirate into one of the world’s most dynamic global hubs...
By Curtis Akunfu We have all sat through the panels. The question echoes relentlessly: “Why isn’t agro-processing taking off in Africa?” It is a fair inquiry,...
By Dishant Shah When it comes to Africa’s economic leaders, names like South Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, Morocco, and Kenya often dominate the headlines. These so-called “Big...
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 John Kourkoutas Railways in Africa are more than tracks and locomotives – they are arteries of opportunity. Yet, decades of underinvestment have left the continent’s...
By Chike Ayodele Igwegbe The recent decision by the United States to reduce financial assistance to Africa has generated widespread discussion across the continent. While some...
