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Who is Financing Africa’s Infrastructure Boom?

Africa is undergoing an infrastructure revolution, a transformation reshaping its economic trajectory and development prospects. Roads are being paved where none existed, power grids illuminate once-darkened villages, and railways are.

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Who Is Mahmoud Youssouf, the New Face of the African Union?

History has shown that Africa thrives when it controls its own narrative. For too long, the African Union’s (AU) has been dependent on external actors for security and economic aid..

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Africa Embraces the Digital Trade Revolution

With groundbreaking protocols on digital trade and trade in services Africa is developing platforms for economic growth through increased intra-African trade, projected to rise from 18% in 2022 to 50%.

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Why Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies Still Struggle

Africa was projected to be the world’s second-fastest-growing economic region in 2024, trailing only Asia. According to the African Development Bank (AfDB), 11 of the world’s 20 fastest-growing economies are.

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Is the AfCFTA Delivering on its Promise?

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was officially launched on 1 January 2021, with the ambitious goal of creating the world’s largest single market, integrating 55 countries with a.

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Made in Africa: How Local Manufacturing is Competing Globally

Africa is stepping onto the global stage in manufacturing, proving it can deliver products that rival the best in the world. From vibrant textiles in Ethiopia to innovative tech products.

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IMF Global Growth Outlook 2025: Where Does Africa Stand?

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its forecast for 2025, projecting global economic growth of 3.3% for the year. While this figure indicates a recovery from previous downturns, the.

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Global Partnerships: How Africa is Driving SDG 17 Success

Sustainable Development Goal 17 (SDG 17) underscores the importance of partnerships in achieving global development goals. Africa has made progress in forging alliances to address issues of poverty, inequality, and.

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Forging Alliances: Africa and Emerging Global Economies

Africa, home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a youthful, dynamic population, is no longer the overlooked frontier of global economic engagement. Instead, it has emerged as a.

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The Role of Intra-African Trade in Boosting Agricultural Productivity

Agriculture remains the backbone of Africa’s economy, employing a significant portion of the population and contributing substantially to the continent’s GDP. However, the sector faces numerous challenges, from low productivity.

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