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Aid Cannot Make “Poor” African Countries Rich

Foreign aid has long been a go-to solution for addressing poverty and promoting economic development in Africa. Yet, despite decades of aid inflows, many African countries continue to struggle with.

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The Africa-China Nexus: A Growing Strategic Alliance in the Global South

In the shifting currents of global geopolitics, few alliances have captured as much attention and speculation as the deepening relationship between Africa and China. What began as cautious commercial engagement.

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Kenya’s Growing Economy: Impact and Potential in East Africa

The global economy in 2024 was marked by substantial volatility, influenced by trade tensions, inflation, and diverging fiscal policies among nations. The IMF predicts that Kenya will be East Africa’s.

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How Rural Roads Are Rewiring Africa’s Economies

Across Africa’s quiet countryside, a silent transformation is underway, not through skyscrapers or smart cities, but through dusty, winding roads that are being paved, widened and extended. These roads may.

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Zambia’s Economic Recovery Surpasses Projections

At a time when many economies are struggling with sluggish recovery, Zambia has emerged as a benchmark for progress, posting an impressive 4% GDP expansion. This performance not only surpassed.

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Economic Diversification Efforts in Africa: A Comparative Analysis of Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt

Economic diversification is the latest buzzword in Africa’s development discourse, a shiny new banner under which policymakers, international financial institutions, and private sector actors march in purported unison. Nigeria, South.

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Africa’s Shared Economy is Disrupting Traditional Transport and Hospitality

Nowhere is the transformation of the 21st-century economy more visible than in the shared economy, where access is valued over ownership. In particular, the transportation and hospitality industries have experienced.

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Ghana’s Economic Recovery: Can 5.4% Growth in 2025 Be Sustained?

With forecasts predicting GDP growth of 5.4% year-on-year into 2025, Ghana appears to be making a steady recovery from past economic fluctuations. Jibran Qureishi, Head of Africa Research at Standard.

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A Fractured Alliance: Why Some African Nations Are Cutting Ties with Europe

A geopolitical shift is reshaping Africa’s relationship with Europe. Once tethered by colonial history and economic dependency, several African nations are actively redefining their diplomatic engagements. Increasingly, governments are severing.

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The African Glass Market Boom

Glass might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Africa’s industrial growth, but the continent’s glass market is quietly experiencing a revolution. From bustling beverage.

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