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How Effective Are Africa’s New Generation Leaders?

A wave of younger, supposedly reform-minded leaders has taken charge across the continent, each promising to break away from the past and drive transformative change. This is a defining moment.

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New Music Friday: Africa’s Contribution to Global Music

Africa’s contribution to the global music industry is profound and multifaceted. The continent has long been recognised as the birthplace of diverse musical genres, from traditional folk to modern pop.

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Africa’s Tourism Industry Recovery and Growth

Africa’s tourism industry is bouncing back with international arrivals reaching an impressive 96% and projections estimating an annual growth rate of 6.5% over the next decade. The sector is set.

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ECOWAS Bank’s $16.3M Credit Boosts Africa’s SME Sector

The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has authorised USD 16.3 million line of credit to the Banque Sahélo-Saharienne pour l’Investissement et le Commerce (BSIC) as part of a.

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The Silent Battle: The Global Threat of Digital Authoritarianism

Across the world, a silent battle is unfolding. Not with guns or street protests, but in cyberspace, courtrooms, and government backrooms. Digital authoritarianism, the use of technology to surveil, control,.

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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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Africa’s Energy Dilemma: Can the Darkness Be Defeated?

Nearly 600 million people remain without electricity, despite the continent’s vast renewable energy potential. Closing this gap is no longer just an aspiration—it is an urgent necessity. Mission 300, a.

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AI in Africa: Growth, Investment & the Future of Jobs

As AI adoption continues to grow, companies are increasingly focusing on key sectors such as healthcare, fintech, and agritech, highlighting the potential of AI to transform economies and drive efficiency..

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