Economy
Latest analyses and reports relating to the African economy.
How a US mission to push a Trump deal in DR Congo unravelled
An Israeli-American businessman, a former State Department official and a decorated Green Beret pitched up in the Democratic Republic of...
Read moreDetailsThe Resource Nationalism Revolution: Sub-Saharan Africa’s Emerging Battlefront
A transition towards green energy is imperative for Africa, a region accounting for 80% of the 733 million people globally...
Read moreDetailsThe West Africa Economic Summit 2025: A Crucial Step towards Regional Prosperity
Regional integration is a crucial factor that determines the growth of a region, offering a multitude of benefits that individually...
Read moreDetailsSomalia Strengthening Diplomatic Ties With Russia: A Major Shift in its Foreign Policy
There have been reports previously of Russia’s intent of setting up a naval base in the Horn of Africa, with...
Read moreDetailsTowards Nigeria’s Path to Economic Independence: Homegrown Solutions in Focus
By 2050, Nigeria will host a 240 million labour force, mainly living in urban areas. By reducing administrative barriers on...
Read moreDetailsThe Mobile Money Boom: Why Sub-Saharan Africa Holds the Crown
Mobile money has gained a significant amount of worthy attention in Sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade due to the...
Read moreDetailsBridging the Gap: Fighting Poverty with Trade in Southern Africa
In Southern Africa, most infrastructure projects, whether in transport, energy, or water, tend to bypass the poor, especially in the...
Read moreDetailsGhana’s Illegal Mining Crisis: The Struggle for Change
In 2024, before his inauguration, in an exclusive interview with VOA, Ghana's President John Mahama said the following about the...
Read moreDetailsAfrica-China Relations in 2025: Evolving Dynamics Beyond Infrastructure
The year 2025 opens with yet another chapter in Afro-Sino relations, as China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi landed in Africa...
Read moreDetailsHow Ghana’s John Mahama won back the presidency
Frustration with a mismanaged economy, high unemployment and corruption were key factors in the election, which saw Mahama return to...
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