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Meet Sidi Ould Tah, Elected Ninth President of AfDB

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected the ninth president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), stepping into the spotlight at the bank’s annual meetings held in Abidjan, Côte.

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Africa’s Power Puzzle: Are Checks and Balances Working?

Across the globe, the principle of separation of powers is seen as fundamental to building resilient democracies. In theory, it ensures that no single arm of government, executive, legislative, or.

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Africa’s Youth Are Reclaiming Power, but Is it Sustainable?

In the 21st century, the arena of democratic struggle has migrated from the cobblestone streets of ancient agoras to the algorithm-driven universe of digital networks. Young people are tearing down.

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Nigeria’s Shift Toward Energy Self-Sufficiency to Boost Domestic Oil Production

Nigeria, long recognised as Africa’s largest crude oil producer, is undergoing a significant transformation in its energy landscape. Historically, the country has been the continent’s top petrol importer, heavily reliant.

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Ethiopia and Russia Strengthen Strategic Bonds Amid Global Shifts

Ethiopia and Russia continue to deepen their relationship across military, economic, and political fronts, reflecting a broader trend of emerging partnerships shaping the global landscape. High-level meetings and strategic initiatives.

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ECOWAS at 50: Hope Amid Fractured Unity

Fifty years ago, in a season marked by Cold War politics and post-colonial fragility, fifteen West African countries came together to sign the Treaty of Lagos on May 28, 1975..

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Africa’s Quiet Rise of Surveillance States

Surveillance today is no longer confined to shadowy intelligence agencies or authoritarian regimes. Across the world, governments employ advanced digital tools to enhance security, improve governance, and protect citizens from.

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IMF Recognises Egypt’s Progress Toward Economic Stability

Egypt has made notable strides in strengthening its economy, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) continues to support the country’s journey toward lasting macroeconomic stability. Simultaneously, the IMF stresses that.

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Africa Shouldn’t Pay for Climate Harm it Didn’t Cause

In the escalating battle against climate change, the world faces a stark and uncomfortable truth: those least responsible for the crisis are bearing its heaviest burdens. Wealthy, industrialised nations, whose.

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Vaccine Sovereignty: Building Africa’s Pharmaceutical Future

As the world emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the race to secure vaccines has revealed deep inequalities and sparked a global reckoning on health security. Across continents,.

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