As Africa Asserts Resource Sovereignty, Europe Responds with Fortified Borders
On March 26, 2026, the European Parliament voted 389 to 206 to advance a sweeping Return Regulation that will fundamentally...
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African Leaders Must Rewire Their Strategic Thinking to Unlock AfCFTA’s Full Potential
The numbers make the case for African economic integration better than any political speech can. Full implementation of the African...
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...
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...
AU, Côte d’Ivoire Launch Continental Education Accountability Framework
The African Union Commission and Côte d'Ivoire have launched a national Spotlight report on foundational learning, positioning the country as...
Kenya Manufacturers Warn Logistics Costs Undercut Intra-African Trade Gains
The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has warned that logistics costs across major African trade corridors remain so high and...
Liberia Cabinet Adopts Infrastructure Roadmap, Monrovia Redevelopment Plan
Liberia’s Cabinet has approved an Infrastructure Policy Roadmap spanning 2026 to 2029 and endorsed a Greater Monrovia Urban Redevelopment Program,...
Namibia Targets 24,000 Jobs From $3.8 Billion Investment Pipeline
Namibia has 15 investment projects worth N$63.5 billion ($3.8 billion) currently underway, with more than 24,000 jobs projected at full...