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African policymakers negotiating continental economic integration and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Africa’s Competitive Future Hinges on Integration, Not Just Infrastructure

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,...

Illustration of Africa's strategic investment shift from opportunistic capital to structured, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Opinion6 months ago

Africa’s New Investment Era: Execution Over Disruption

By Dr. Princess C. Mutisya What the world called “Africa’s new investment assertiveness” this year wasn’t disruption – it was execution. Africa didn’t spend 2025 tightening...

A kgotla village assembly in Botswana, an example of integrating traditional legitimacy.

Opinion6 months ago

Two Publics, One Trust Crisis: Why African Governments Struggle to Earn Legitimacy

By Danilo Desiderio The Brookings Institution’s latest Foresight Africa report lands with uncomfortable precision. Across the continent, fewer than half of citizens trust their presidents. Confidence...

Africa 2040: Five Hard Truths About the Continent's Economic Future

Opinion6 months ago

Africa 2040: Five Hard Truths About the Continent’s Economic Future

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...

African youth using digital technology to drive economic growth under AfCFTA

Opinion10 months ago

Is Africa Ready for Economic Integration? The Promise and Risks of the AfCFTA

By Dishant Shah As the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) moves from vision to reality, a pivotal question echoes across boardrooms, policy think tanks, and...