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West Africa’s Fiscal Crossroads: Mobilising Resources for Transformation

West Africa’s economy is set for steady growth of around 4.6% in 2026, creating a prime opportunity to strengthen its fiscal foundations. With a five-year average tax-to-GDP ratio of just.

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2030 Goals in Reach: Africa’s Critical Path to Inclusive Growth

Africa stands at a defining moment in its development journey. Building on gains made in recent years, the continent is renewing efforts to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Africa Public Finance: Building Lasting Economic Resilience

Africa is seeking to turn a decade of steady growth into lasting economic resilience. Across the continent, a new emphasis on transparency is taking hold, exemplified by Senegal’s decision to.

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Namibia Positions Itself as Africa’s Emerging Green Hydrogen Leader

Namibia is rapidly establishing itself as one of Africa’s most promising green energy destinations. Blessed with some of the world’s highest solar irradiation levels, strong coastal winds, vast open land,.

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West Africa Aid Shift: Building Sovereignty and Home-Grown Solutions

The 2026 African Youth Survey, conducted by the Ichikowitz Family Foundation, highlights a significant shift in how young people across West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, view foreign aid and Africa’s.

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Building Confidence: South Africa’s Investment Revival

South Africa is showing encouraging signs of fiscal improvement, offering renewed hope for investors and businesses after several years of economic uncertainty. Better-than-expected government revenue, improved budget management, and a.

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Africa’s Tourism Success: Unlocking Potential Through Collaboration

As Africa’s tourism sector continues its strong recovery from recent global disruptions, the focus must shift beyond simply counting visitor numbers. The true measure of sustainable growth lies in building.

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Africa’s AI Imperative: Avoiding Data Colonisation Through Sovereignty

AI is more than a technological shift; it’s Africa’s open door to a bold new future. It promises to supercharge productivity, unlock better jobs, and deliver smarter public services, allowing.

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African Development Fund: $3.48M Grant Boosts Five Nations’ Trade Policies

The African continent continues to prioritise economic diversification and regional integration as key drivers of sustainable development. In a significant move, the African Development Fund (ADF), the concessional arm of.

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From Farm to City: Balancing Africa’s Rural and Urban Futures

A major demographic shift is reshaping Africa. As the continent moves towards a population of 2.5 billion by 2050, rapid urbanisation and persistent rural challenges are creating a complex socio-economic.

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