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The Week in Afrobeats: Celebrations, Announcements, and New Music

This past week, the Afrobeats scene has been bursting with energy, celebrating monumental anniversaries, new music releases, and exciting announcements that keep fans deeply engaged with the rich tapestry of.

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Africa’s Shared Economy is Disrupting Traditional Transport and Hospitality

Nowhere is the transformation of the 21st-century economy more visible than in the shared economy, where access is valued over ownership. In particular, the transportation and hospitality industries have experienced.

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Diaspora Bonds: Africa’s New Economic Lifeline

For centuries, African nations have sought sustainable financial solutions to accelerate development, improve infrastructure, and bridge economic gaps. However, reliance on foreign aid and volatile international investments has often left.

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How is Africa Contributing to the Search for Renewable Materials?

With growing concerns over climate change and resource depletion, the global search for sustainable materials has never been more urgent. While Africa has long been seen as a source of.

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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 Ageing Population: Are Governments Ready for a Demographic Shift?

Africa has long been considered the world’s youngest continent, with over 60% of its population under 25 years old. This youthful exuberance has shaped economic policies, labour force projections, and.

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Mental Health Awareness in Africa: Breaking the Stigma

Across the world, an invisible storm rages, yet it often goes unnoticed. Mental health disorders—including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and post-traumatic stress disorder—are silently devastating populations. Unlike the towering.

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Africa’s Place in the Electric Vehicle Revolution

Around the world, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is redefining transportation, with Europe, China, and the United States leading the charge. In Africa, the journey is unfolding at a different.

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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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The Influx of Foreign Investment Boosting Africa’s Economic Growth

According to the IMF’s latest Coordinated Direct Investment Survey, released on 20 February 2025, global FDI rebounded in 2023 after a slight decline, soaring to an all-time high of $41.

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