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China’s Belt and Road Initiative turns 10: Xi announces 8 new priorities, continues push for global influence

Lauren Johnston, South African Institute of International Affairs China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which now includes 44 African countries, got…

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Nigeria unions call for nationwide strike despite court order

Nigeria's two largest labour unions, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), have declared an indefinite…

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“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 natural resources. Its vast oil and…

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Following a Series of  Unfortunate Missteps in 2018,  the 2023 Presidential Election  Could Be An Inflection Point for  the Democratic Republic of Congo. 

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Investing in women to end gender-based violence in Africa

Combating gender-based violence in Africa isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s an economic necessity. The more we invest in Africa's women, the more the continent will benefit. By…

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UNCTAD’s Economic Development in Africa Report 2023.

UNCTAD’s Economic Development in Africa Report 2023 examines the continent’s potential to become a major…

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S.Africa seeks to tempt disaffected voters back to elections

South Africa held a first major voter registration drive on Saturday in a bid to…

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Google, Tesla, Apple: Blow for activists as US court dismisses child labour cases

US court ruling in favour of Alphabet (Google), Apple, Dell, Microsoft and Tesla is a ‘profound disappointment’ for activists fighting…

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Ghana’s Akufo-Addo wants Africa’s stash of cash brought back home from abroad

By Bright Simons/The Africa Report African leaders have called for repatriating 30% of the continent’s foreign reserves held overseas. Is…

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UNECA’s Claver Gatete: “We need to focus on a practical, collaborative and regional approach”

The executive secretary of UNECA says that the organisation is finding the best ways to collaborate with African countries to…

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Africa’s Eurobonds market roars back to life

Recent successful Eurobond issuances by Côte d’Ivoire, Benin and Kenya are a sign that global financial conditions are getting more…

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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 overlooked by international studios as…

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To shape Africa’s future, ramp up investments in youth education and leadership

Investing in the leadership potential of young Africans, especially women and girls, is a step towards establishing Africa as a…

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Africa’s debt crisis needs a bold new approach: expert outlines a way forward

By Danny Bradlow/The Conversation It hasn’t been easy for African states to finance their developmental and environmental policy objectives over…

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Wagner Group is now Africa Corps. What this means for Russia’s operations on the continent

By Alessandro Arduion/The Conversation In August 2023, Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died after his private jet crashedabout an hour after…

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The AfCFTA is a Silver Bullet Against Africa’s Skulking Poverty

By Dennis Matanda, Ph.D. A silver bullet is a weapon whose well-aimed-and-well-timed blow will permanently kill a werewolf, a vampire,…

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How Africa can attract tech investment beyond the “Big Four

By Morris Macharia Musyoka/African Business Africa’s “big four” countries – Kenya, Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria – continue to lead…

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The AfCFTA is a Bona Fide Game Changer

By Francis Mangeni Introduction: Contextualizing the Game Changer Many people ask what the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) means for…

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From African Business ~ The coming year for African banks

Operating conditions for most African banks are likely to be similar in 2024, but there are signs that things could…

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