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Food Security and Economic Growth: The Agricultural Sector’s Role in Africa’s Economy

Africa’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.

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The Digitalisation of Cross-Border Logistics

Digitalisation is impacting every sector and industry across Africa, and the trade and commerce sector is no exception. The digitalisation of logistics represents a fundamental transformation, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and.

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African Start-ups Tapping into Regional Markets

Business start-ups are transforming Africa’s economic landscape. Once perceived as local enterprises, African start-ups are now emerging as significant players, not only within their home countries but also on regional.

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Regional Value Chains: Building a Stronger Intra-African Manufacturing Sector

Africa is witnessing rapid socio-economic development. With its vast natural resources and growing population, the continent’s supply chains are increasingly important to the global economy and geopolitics. This underscores the.

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The Role of the Informal Economy in Africa’s Economic Resilience

The 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.

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Inflation and Innovation: Economic Trends Impacting Africa’s Financial Markets

Influenced 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.

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Africa’s Debt Dilemma: Strategies for Sustainable Fiscal Management

Africa’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.

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The Future of Trade: How the AfCFTA is Shaping Economic Policy

The 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.

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Africa’s Economic Renaissance: Key Drivers Behind the Continent’s Growth Trajectory

Africa 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;.

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The Green Economy: African Businesses at the Forefront of Environmental Sustainability

African 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.

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