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Power Supply and Economic Growth in Africa: A Critical Link

One of the critical factors that hinders development is the lack of reliable and efficient power supply. The relationship between power supply and economic growth in Africa is both intricate.

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ECOWAS Currency: Paving the Way for Economic Integration in West Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is set to introduce the Eco, a unified currency designed to foster trade and economic integration among its 15 member countries. The.

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Regional Blocs vs. Nationalism: Balancing Economic Unity and Sovereignty

With a growing push for deeper regional integration through initiatives like the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and while individual nations remain protective of their sovereignty and economic independence,.

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Africa’s Defence Industry: Can the Continent Build Its Own Military Power?

Africa has long been seen as a consumer rather than a producer of military hardware. However, the continent is now making strategic moves to develop its own defence industry, signalling.

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Can Africa Unite Beyond Trade Agreements?

Africa is more connected now than ever through commerce, yet politically and socially, it remains deeply fragmented. The dream of a united Africa is as old as the independence movements.

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Arms Control in Africa: A Threat to Human Rights or National Interest?

The African Union’s policies on small arms proliferation across the region have been met with widespread criticism, with accusations of favouritism and concerns over human rights violations. Experts argue that.

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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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Promoting Peace in Africa: A Case Study of the Military Takeover in West Africa

In the past few years, West Africa has found itself at the centre of an unsettling trend: a wave of military coups that has overturned democratic governments and destabilised nations..

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Sovereignty and Regional Cooperation: A Synergy for Development

As Africa enters the era of globalisation, national sovereignty and regional cooperation are often portrayed as opposing forces. Sovereignty, a cornerstone of national autonomy, is sometimes seen as a barrier.

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How Nigeria Could Shake West Africa’s Economic Growth

As the largest economy in Africa and a pivotal member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Nigeria’s economic health plays a significant role in shaping West Africa’s.

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