Beyond Applause at Davos, Africa Demands Action
Every January, as snow blankets the Swiss Alps, the world’s political and financial elite gather in Davos for the World...
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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...
Ethiopia’s Amhara Peace Pact Reflects a Broader Shift
Peace accord highlights new approach to regional unrest and national unity
Ballots and Diversity: Electoral Power in a Changing Africa
Africa has often found itself in the headlines for the wrong reasons during and after elections, with disputed results, post-election...
Ghana’s Cedi Rally Shows Path Forward for Emerging Markets
Ghana's cedi became the world's best-performing currency in early 2025, surging nearly 50% against the dollar from January through May
Women’s Fight for Equity in Africa’s Energy Sector
Women remain underrepresented across Africa's energy industry, including staffing, leadership roles, access to funding and workplace support. As the founder...
Beyond the Broken Promise of Education
Reflecting on my school days, I was an average student whose parents, immigrants from French-speaking Cameroon, enrolled my siblings and...
Coding Our Own Future: Ending digital dependency starts with mental sovereignty
We've heard it repeatedly. Africa must adapt, be resilient and pivot to seize the opportunities of artificial intelligence and emerging...
The Weight of Success: How Africa’s Trade Future Can Break Family Cycles
Mama Nkechi lived in a cramped one-room apartment at the edge of our neighborhood, always surrounded by children. Some clung...
Young Innovators Are Ready : What it will take to scale youth-led solutions across the continent
Across the continent, youth-led innovation is solving real problems. What's missing is the infrastructure and investment to scale it.
DR Congo Launches Survey to Advance Gender Parity Reforms
The Democratic Republic of Congo has launched a nationwide survey to assess how gender policy is understood and implemented across...
Senegal Police Strengthen Gender Inclusion in Security Sector
The Senegal National Police took a step toward strengthening gender inclusion within the country’s security institutions following a meeting of...
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to Export Petrol After Meeting Domestic Demand
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery will export up to 20 million liters of petrol daily after surpassing domestic demand, a milestone that...
Ghana Reports Fiscal Gains as Debt Falls and Inflation Eases
Ghana recorded stronger fiscal results in 2025, with lower public debt, easing inflation, and improved growth indicators following fiscal consolidation...