Currency Convergence: The Case for a Unified African Monetary System
19/09/2024The prospect of a single currency for Africa is no longer an abstract idea, but a tangible goal, as demonstrated by efforts such as the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and.
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Africa Development
Business & Economy
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Food Security and Economic Growth: The Agricultural Sector’s Role in Africa’s Economy
18/09/2024Africa’s population continues to grow rapidly, projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050 (United Nations), yet, the continent still faces an urgent challenge: achieving food security while promoting sustainable economic.
Africa Development
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Infrastructure
Africa’s Infrastructure Revolution: Investments Shaping the Future of the Continent
17/09/2024Over the past two decades, substantial investments in roads, railways, ports, and energy infrastructure have laid the groundwork for sustained growth and development. According to the African Development Bank (AfDB),.
Business & Economy
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Trade and Investment
The Role of the Informal Economy in Africa’s Economic Resilience
16/09/2024The informal economy in Africa is sustaining livelihoods and driving economic growth across the continent. Despite its largely unregulated nature, the informal sector accounts for a substantial portion of Africa’s.
Finance
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Money & Markets
Inflation and Innovation: Economic Trends Impacting Africa’s Financial Markets
13/09/2024Influenced heavily by both economic pressures and innovations in technology, Africa’s financial market is changing. As inflationary rates that threaten economic stability soar, the continent simultaneously embraces a wave of.
Business & Economy
Global Issues
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Sustainability
Africa’s Debt Dilemma: Strategies for Sustainable Fiscal Management
12/09/2024Africa’s massive debts are the central issue in discussions about the continent’s economic stability and growth prospects. As of mid-2024, the average public debt-to-GDP ratio in Sub-Saharan Africa stands at.
Africa Development
Business & Economy
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The Future of Trade: How the AfCFTA is Shaping Economic Policy
11/09/2024The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to revolutionise trade and economic policy across the African continent. As the largest free trade area in the world by the.
Africa Development
Business & Economy
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Africa’s Economic Renaissance: Key Drivers Behind the Continent’s Growth Trajectory
10/09/2024Africa is undergoing an economic renaissance, with growth trajectories that have caught the attention of global investors, policymakers, and development experts. A series of transformations that are not just happenstance;.
Business & Economy
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Sustainability
The Green Economy: African Businesses at the Forefront of Environmental Sustainability
09/09/2024African businesses, often overlooked in global discussions, are increasingly at the forefront of innovative practices that promote a greener economy. As the world grapples with climate change, resource depletion, and.
Global Development
Governance and Policy
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The Influence of African Institutions on Global Governance Structures
06/09/2024African institutions are contributing significantly to the shaping of international policies and norms. This influence is not only reflective of the continent’s growing economic and political clout but also indicative.