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There is renewed concern about the sustainability of rising debt levels in many African countries. Much of this debt is being incurred through foreign currency denominated Eurobonds issued on international financial markets. The total value … Read More
South Africa’s tendency to disregard repression in its backyard has left it ineffective at promoting democracy. On February 9, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa assumed the presidency of … Read More
Ahead of the just concluded AU Summit, African governments were urged to strengthen strategies and policies aimed at encouraging the transition to a new climate economy and increasing investment in … Read More
It’s time to change the way we talk and think about Africa Africa is poor, but we can try to help its people. It’s a simple statement, repeated … Read More
The United States is the world’s largest producer of chocolate, despite barely growing any cocoa trees. Conversely, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) holds over half of the world’s … Read More
The role of Africa’s youth in silencing the guns will be critical in a continent where young people bear the brunt of violent conflicts and are often manipulated by warring … Read More
In Africa and elsewhere, development processes are stronger when they are built on existing networks and mechanisms. Far from being a handicap, therefore, Africa’s informal economy, and the migrants who … Read More
They are the ones sustaining peace and nurturing society When we started our peace movement in Liberia in the heat of the civil war in 2003, we were … Read More
Among the world’s 30 fastest-growing cities, 21 are in Africa. You’ve heard of fast advancements in Asia’s economy. Now get ready for Africa’s. Twitter TWTR, -2.41% CEO Jack Dorsey tweeted about his plans … Read More
Africa has taken three significant steps in recent months on its journey to a stronger economic future. In March, the African Union launched the African Continental Free Trade Area … Read More
