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Sidi Ould Tah Assumes Office as Ninth AfDB President

Dr Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has officially assumed office as the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB), succeeding Nigeria’s Dr Akinwumi A. Adesina after a decade.

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Why Currency Strength Matters for Africa’s Economic Future

In today’s interconnected world, currencies are more than just units of exchange. They are strategic assets that shape trade flows, attract investment, and signal the health of entire economies. For.

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The Disability Economy: Tapping the Potential of Africa’s Overlooked Workforce

Around the world, the inclusion of persons with disabilities is no longer a narrow human-rights debate: it is a material economic and development imperative. An estimated 1.3 billion people experience.

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Zambia Inflation Drops as Copper Sector Expansion Powers Growth

In August 2025, Zambia recorded its lowest annual inflation rate in over two years — 12.6%, down from 13% in July. The decline, driven by easing food and non-food prices,.

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Rethinking Youth Empowerment in Africa’s Informal Economy

Around the globe, young people continue to face significant challenges in accessing formal employment. According to the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the global youth unemployment rate stood at 13.6%, more.

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Guterres’ Advocacy Accelerates Africa’s Path to Renewable Energy Leadership

When UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared that “Africa has everything it takes to become a renewable superpower” at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), it was more than.

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Ghana’s Economy Beats 2025 Forecasts with Non-Oil Growth

Ghana’s economy in 2025 is experiencing impressive growth, with data suggesting it will exceed projected growth targets for the rest of the year. According to a report released by IC.

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Africa: A Call for Reparations and Economic Sovereignty

Justice for Africa is not merely a slogan; it is a call to action that echoed powerfully in Addis Ababa during the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of.

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Economic Impact of Music Festivals and Concerts in Africa

Music has long been a hallmark of cultural expression in Africa, and today, it plays a crucial role in shaping the continent’s economic landscape. As the African music ecosystem evolves,.

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South Africa’s Economy: Sights and Sounds of Gauteng

Gauteng is not merely a province; it is the beating heart of South Africa’s economy. As the economic powerhouse of the nation, Gauteng serves as both the financial and industrial.

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