Will Ajay Banga be an ambassador for the Global South?
By Yara Rizk/African Report The new president of the World Bank is faced with the task of balancing his image as a defender of vulnerable populations with his close…
4 east African countries are going for nuclear power – why this is a bad idea
Hartmut Winkler, University of Johannesburg The east Africa region has the fastest growing population in…
“WHO approves second, affordable vaccine in fight against deadly malaria”
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“Egypt finalizes strategy to launch hydrogen production”
The final touches are being put to laws designed to facilitate massive investment in hydrogen…
How Africa Secures Better Trade, Science & Technology Deals from China
By Emmanuel Kodzi Introduction While China’s trading partners in Africa generally hold trade deficits because…
“Niger delta is rich in resources, but environmental destruction is pushing people into poverty.”
Pollution is affecting fishing in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. Nigeria’s Niger Delta region is rich in…
Somali pirates are back in action: but a full scale return isn’t likely. Here’s why
Peter Viggo Jakobsen, Royal Danish Defence College and Troels Burchall Henningsen, Royal Danish Defence College…
“Agoa trade deal talks: South Africa will need to carefully manage relations with the US and China”
South Africa must tread carefully in its economic relationships to avoid being caught in the…
“China invests $1.3bn in the Copperbelt to safeguard its partnership with Lusaka”
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during a state visit to…
Google, Tesla, Apple: Blow for activists as US court dismisses child labour cases
The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit refused to hold Alphabet (Google),…
Ghana’s Akufo-Addo wants Africa’s stash of cash brought back home from abroad
“Reserves” do not usually include less liquid national assets overseas, such as diplomatic holdings of…
UNECA’s Claver Gatete: “We need to focus on a practical, collaborative and regional approach”
The role of financial institutions is critical. Our traditional institutions, such as the World Bank,…
Africa’s Eurobonds market roars back to life
The Covid-19 pandemic, the conflict in Ukraine, and the surge in global interest rates have…
Invest in African movies or miss out on the film market of the future
Opinion by Sarudzayi Marufu/African Business Filmmakers in Africa are used to going it alone. Long…
To shape Africa’s future, ramp up investments in youth education and leadership
Youth leadership is also the key to tackling the challenges to multilateralism, which underpins democracy,…
Africa’s debt crisis needs a bold new approach: expert outlines a way forward
Total external debts as a share of Africa’s export earnings increased from 74.5% in 2010…
Wagner Group is now Africa Corps. What this means for Russia’s operations on the continent
In Libya and Mali, Russia is unlikely to yield ground due to enduring geopolitical objectives.…
The AfCFTA is a Silver Bullet Against Africa’s Skulking Poverty
Import substitution had as much success as structural adjustment policies (SAPs) in attracting FDI, growing…
How Africa can attract tech investment beyond the “Big Four
Kenya, Egypt, South Africa and Nigeria continue to lead for VC investment, but there is…
The AfCFTA is a Bona Fide Game Changer
A fully implemented AfCFTA shall take on the existential priorities of a stable global order…
From African Business ~ World Bank: Developing countries on path to debt crisis and lost decade
Only quick and coordinated action by debtor governments, private and official creditors, and multilateral financial…
From African Business ~ Ethiopia could become latest African country to default after missing bond payment
By Harry Clynch/African Business Markets now expect Ethiopia to join Zambia and Ghana as Africa’s…
From African Business ~ China announces plans to boost renminbi use in Southern Africa
In a visit to Zambia, the vice-president of the Bank of China, Lin Jingzhen, announced…
From African Business ~ The coming year for African banks
Operating conditions for most African banks are likely to be similar in 2024, but there…
