Demographics Alone Won’t Save Africa—But Skills Might
20/05/2025There are few certainties in global affairs, but the changing demography of Sub-Saharan Africa is one of them. The region’s population is expected to increase by 79% in the next.
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Botswana’s National Assembly Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse Wins African Lawmaker of the Year at ALM POTY 2025
22/02/2025Casablanca, Morocco, February 21 – 22, 2025 – H.E. Dithapelo Keorapetse, Speaker of Botswana’s National Assembly, has been honoured with the African Lawmaker of the Year award at the prestigious.
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Uganda’s Minister for Health, Jane Ruth Aceng, Wins the African Public Health Champion of the Year at ALM POTY 2025
22/02/2025Casablanca, Morocco, February 21 – 22, 2025 – Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Minister for Health, Uganda has been honoured with the African Public Health Champion of the Year award.
Africa
Africa Development
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Sub-Saharan Africa’s 2025 Growth Forecast: What Economists Are Saying
08/01/2025In global economic discussions, Sub-Saharan Africa is usually framed through a lens of challenges—rising debt, political instability, and environmental risks dominate headlines. A fresh outlook is emerging, however, with economists.
Africa
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Trade and Investment
Ethiopia’s Growing Role in the Global Textile Market: Strategic Investments and Key Drivers
07/01/2025Due to strategic investments, and a focus on industrialisation, Ethiopia is becoming an essential player in the global textile market. The textile industry has seen tremendous growth in the past.
Africa
Energy
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Nigeria’s Oil Industry in 2025: Can It Thrive Amid Global Shifts?
03/01/2025The world views Nigeria’s oil industry as a paradox: it is both an anchor and a liability. For decades, it has been the driving force behind the country’s economic development,.
Africa
Agri-Business and Education
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Uganda’s Agribusiness Potential: Unlocking Opportunities in the Heart of Africa
02/01/2025Uganda is one of the many promising destinations for agribusiness investment springing up across the continent. While much attention has been given to the challenges farmers face, it’s important to.
Africa
Economy
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Africa’s Sovereign Wealth Funds: What 2025 Holds for Investment
31/12/2024Sovereign Wealth Funds (SWFs) are a key instrument in the economic strategies of countries around the world, including Africa. These state-owned investment funds, which typically manage surplus capital, have increasingly.
Africa
Afripreneur
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Diaspora Investments and Urban Farming: A Growing Opportunity for Africa
30/12/2024As Africa’s urban populations rapidly increase, so does the demand for food. By 2050, more than 1.5 billion people are projected to live in African cities, placing significant pressure on.
Africa
Global Issues
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Cyclone Chido Hits Mayotte: The World’s Response to the Disaster
27/12/2024In Mayotte, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean, Cyclone Chido has unleashed devastation. This catastrophic storm is one of the most severe weather events to affect the island.