Africa Emerges as the Global Swing Bloc in a Shifting Global Order
Moments of geopolitical conflict often reshape the global economy in ways that extend far beyond the battlefield. Energy markets tighten,...
The Weaver Bird Strategy: How Small States Are Building Intra-African Trade
The narrative surrounding the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is one of polite frustration. The agreement is often described...
West Africa Takes a New Approach to Tax Reform
A $5.52 million grant agreement signed in early March between the West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) and the African...
Ethiopia Draws $13.1 Billion in Investment Deals at Annual Forum
Ethiopia secured $13.1 billion in investment agreements at the conclusion of the "Invest in Ethiopia 2026" Forum in Addis Ababa,...
Mali Records 65,500 Net Jobs Created in 2025, Best Performance in Five Years
Mali created a net total of 65,503 jobs in 2025, the country's best employment performance in five years, according to...
African Leaders Urged to Accelerate Use of Technology for Growth
African countries must move faster to adopt data and frontier technologies to drive economic transformation, Deputy Executive Secretary Mama Keita...