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Unfolding Power Dynamics in West Africa
(4 Minutes Read)
West African countries grew disillusioned with French domination, feeling vulnerable due to excessive reliance on trade, investment, and aid. The imposition of...
Africa’s Trump Card for Navigating Trade Wars
(5 Minutes Read)
Africa must navigate its relationships carefully, balancing its vast market potential with the critical minerals the US requires. As the demand...
Conflicts and Costs: Trail of Missed Opportunities
(4 Minutes Read)
Reparation and clamour for more aid, and equitable representation in multilateral organizations, etc, are critical; but more important is conflict resolution since...
USAID Shut Down; A Stock Taking
(4 Minutes Read)
The closure of USAID can be re-examined in light of Africa's vast reserves of rare earth metals and fertile land. The continent has...
US EXIT from Paris Agreement & WHO: Ramifications for Africa
(4 Minutes Read)
Africa, while contributing the least to global emissions, suffers the most from climate change. The continent depends significantly on international climate funding...
Can G20 Presidency a Game Changer for Africa?
(3 Minutes Read)
The G20 presidency is coming at a critical juncture when African nations are diving deep into debt. South Africa's priorities during its...
AfCFTA- the African Dream
(4 Minutes Read)
The rest of the world was moving away from regional integration, the African states decided to flock together to take charge of...
Resurgent African Tourism
(3 Minutes Read)
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reported that 2019 Africa received 84 million international tourists, contributing USD 186 bn to the region's...
COP 29: Africa’s Unmet Expectations
(4 Minutes Read)
The scarcity of accessible capital for climate mitigation and adaptation will derail Africa’s climate action roadmap. Investment in meteorological services and early...
Trump Back in Power: What It Portends for Africa
(4 Minutes Read)
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) which is set to expire in Sep 2025 has played a key role since 2000...