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South Africa’s Nuclear Ambitions: The Path to Realisation

South Africa has unveiled a transformative R2.23 trillion (US$120–130 billion) energy blueprint, signalling a decisive pivot away from coal towards nuclear and gas. The revised Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) projects.

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Beyond Symbolism: Turning Africa’s G20 Spotlight Into Sustainable Growth

Africa’s most urgent development challenges rose to the top of the agenda at the 2025 G20, marking a significant diplomatic win. It spotlighted three interlinked systemic barriers undermining Africa’s economic.

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Morocco Doubles Down on Human Capital with $15 Billion Health and Education Push

Morocco’s finance ministry has submitted a 2026 draft budget totalling 761.3 billion dirhams ($83 billion), a 5.5% increase from last year, marking one of the most expansive fiscal plans in.

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Egypt’s Economic Upswing: Reforms, Resilience

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects global GDP growth for 2025 at around 3.2 per cent, as the world economy continues to navigate the headwinds of trade tensions, inflationary pressures,.

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Inside World Bank’s $2 Billion Package to Uganda: Where the Money Will Go

Uganda is set to receive over US$2 billion in fresh concessional financing from the World Bank Group over the next three years, signalling the restoration of full financial support after.

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E-Mobility Pulse: Kenya & Nigeria’s EV Momentum

As nations across the world pivot from fossil fuel-based transport to cleaner, electrified mobility, the conversation is no longer merely about climate change but also about economic sovereignty, industrial evolution,.

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Rwanda Leads Africa’s AI Revolution with Launch of AI Scaling Hub

Imagine a small, landlocked country in East Africa launching a full-blown initiative to shape the artificial intelligence (AI) future of the continent. That’s exactly what Rwanda is doing. With the.

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Celebrating World Statistics Day 2025: Driving Change in Africa with Quality Data

“Let us use this day to champion the power of data in advancing sustainable development for all.” — UN Secretary-General   Every five years, the world pauses on October 20.

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Africa’s Gender Parity Journey: How Close Are We to Equality?

Nearly two decades since the World Economic Forum began benchmarking gender parity across the world, the finish line remains stubbornly distant. On average, the world has now bridged 68.8 per.

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What Africa’s Strongest Passports Reveal About the Continent’s Global Reach

Seychelles, Mauritius, and South Africa continue to dominate the continent’s passport rankings, offering their citizens unparalleled global access. In a world where travel freedom often mirrors diplomatic influence, these countries.

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