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Commercial trucks at the Ethiopia-Kenya border, symbolizing growing trade facilitation efforts under the Horn of Africa Initiative to boost cross-border commerce.

Trade as a Catalyst for Peace and Economic Integration

By Danilo Desiderio In 1748, the French philosopher Montesquieu made a prescient observation in The Spirit of Laws: “Peace is the natural effect of trade.” More...

Aerial view of the Congo River winding through lush equatorial forests, symbolizing Africa’s vast freshwater resources and untapped hydropower potential in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Opinion12 months ago

The Congo: Africa’s Hidden Water Powerhouse

By Dishant Shah When most people think of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), they imagine sprawling rainforests, rich mineral deposits, or a complex...

South Asia’s Decades-Long Conflict: What Africa Can Learn

Owusu on Africa1 year ago

South Asia’s Decades-Long Conflict: What Africa Can Learn

By Fidel Amakye Owusu The United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) is one of the UN’s longest-standing missions, rooted in the early...

Free trade in Africa faces challenges of insecurity, porous borders, and transnational crime, particularly in West Africa. The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) lifted sanctions against Mali and Burkina Faso in 2022, highlighting issues related to terrorism, illicit trade, and the impact of porous borders on economic integration. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to eliminate trade barriers, but security concerns complicate efforts. Innovative solutions, such as advanced technologies and regional collaboration, are essential for balancing security with economic growth in the region.

Owusu on Africa1 year ago

Free Trade in Africa: Balancing Opportunity and Security in an Era of Instability

By Fidel Amakye Owusu The introduction of new tariffs has reignited discussions about free trade across Africa, particularly in West Africa – a region grappling with...