By Mark-Anthony Johnson Record remittance flows are eclipsing foreign aid – and as Washington turns off the tap, the continent’s diaspora may be stepping in to...
By Jastine Martine For decades, America’s engagement with Africa has revolved around aid, humanitarian assistance, and security cooperation. Now, amid significant budget cuts, domestic political pressures,...
By Dishant Shah Every few years, Africa receives a new catchphrase. “Africa Rising.” “The Next China.” “The World’s Future Growth Engine.” These slogans circulate through investment...
By Godfred Zina For decades, Africa has been the world’s largest recipient of foreign aid. Yet despite pouring over US$50 billion annually into the continent, the...
By NJ Ayuk There is a troubling pattern that cannot be ignored: the more foreign aid African governments receive, the worse many of them perform. As...
By Dishant Shah Africa is rich – not just in natural resources, but in talent, innovation, and ambition. Yet, year after year, the continent quietly hemorrhages...
By NJ Ayuk BP has scrapped its renewables target and is pivoting back to oil and gas. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has ended the Power...
By Ajay Wasserman Recent policy shifts under Donald Trump’s administration have unveiled a hard truth: Africa remains vulnerable to external political changes. From the reinstatement of...
Japan told foreign ministers and senior officials from about 50 African countries on Sunday that it will steadily implement 3.2 trillion yen, or $32 billion, in...
During the past fifty years, more than US$1 trillion in development-related aid has been transferred from rich countries to Africa. Moyo asserts, however, that this assistance...
