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Youth, Skills and Opportunity: The Employment Challenge Shaping Africa’s Future

Africa is approaching one of the most significant labour market transitions in modern history. As many advanced economies confront ageing populations and shrinking workforces, the continent is poised to become.

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The Power Shift: Senegal’s Emerging Role as a West African Energy Hub

Senegal is entering a new chapter in its economic development, driven by one of the most significant energy expansions in its history. Major offshore oil production and substantial natural gas.

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Connecting a Region: Côte d’Ivoire’s Rise as West Africa’s Infrastructure Hub

Before dawn breaks in Abidjan, trucks loaded with agricultural products, manufactured goods, and consumer items begin moving along highways that connect Côte d’Ivoire to markets across West Africa. At the.

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From Youth Dividend to Economic Powerhouse: Building Africa’s Skilled Workforce

A young technician in Kigali repairs solar equipment powering homes in rural communities. In Lagos, a software developer builds digital solutions for businesses across continents. In Nairobi, a vocational trainee.

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The Evidence Gap: How Stronger Data Can Accelerate Africa’s Progress

A government builds schools in communities where fewer children now live. A hospital is constructed based on population estimates that are years out of date. A poverty-reduction programme targets households.

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Cities First: How BRICS Financing Could Revive South Africa’s Urban Economy

When taps run dry, traffic lights fail, sewage spills into communities, and electricity distribution networks break down, the consequences extend far beyond inconvenience. Businesses lose productivity, investors lose confidence, and.

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Africa’s Economic Turning Point: Converting Demographic Growth into Prosperity

Africa stands at a defining economic crossroads. Across the continent, governments are grappling with mounting debt burdens, inflationary pressures, volatile commodity markets, geopolitical uncertainty, and declining development assistance. Yet amid.

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Green Gold: How Critical Minerals and Clean Energy Are Transforming Africa

Africa stands at the centre of one of the most consequential economic transitions of the twenty-first century. As the global economy shifts towards cleaner energy systems, sustainable industrialisation, and climate-resilient.

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Ports, Prosperity and Progress: Senegal’s Vision for West African Trade Leadership

As competition intensifies among Africa’s leading trade gateways, Senegal is making a bold bid to become the Atlantic hub of West African commerce. At the center of this ambition is.

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Tracks to Prosperity: The SGR Project Powering East and Central Africa

Tanzania is undertaking one of Africa’s most transformative infrastructure projects through the development of its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a modern electrified rail network that is redefining transportation, trade, and.

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