Africa’s most ambitious integration project, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), aims to boost intra-African trade and accelerate economic development. Yet the backbone of the continent’s economy, small and.
What if the world’s most endangered animals could become a nation’s most valuable economic asset through protection rather than exploitation? For decades, governments across Africa have wrestled with a.
Africa’s drive for deeper regional integration rests on widespread public backing for the free flow of people and goods. According to the Afrobarometer African Insights Report, 56% of Africans support.
Rich in lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, and rare earths, Africa holds approximately 30% of the world’s critical minerals—the very elements powering the global energy transition. Yet, as the continent reaches.
Africa faces an unprecedented crisis at the intersection of water security and climate change. This dual threat jeopardises the continent’s development, food security, public health, and economic stability. According to.
Global demand for copper is rising rapidly as countries accelerate the transition to clean energy, electric vehicles, and digital infrastructure. At the centre of this transformation is Zambia, Africa’s second-largest.
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,.
Efficient transport systems have long been recognised as essential for economic growth, yet inadequate rail infrastructure has remained one of Africa’s greatest barriers to regional trade. Today, that picture is.
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.
Recent global disruptions, driven by geopolitical conflicts, volatile oil markets, and fragile supply chains, have exposed just how vulnerable many African economies remain to external energy shocks. Rising fuel prices.
