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What Delayed Climate Adaptation Could Mean for Africa’s GDP

Floods, droughts, and creeping desertification are not future threats—they’re current costs, draining billions that could be building roads, schools, or power grids. Despite contributing minimally to global emissions, Africa is.

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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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Africa’s Second Independence: Can the Continent Truly Own Its Political Future?

As Africa continues to progress through the 21st century, one recurring question is whether the continent can truly own its political future. This question, which revolves around political sovereignty, self-determination,.

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The IMF’s Role in Africa: Financial Independence of Botswana, Libya, and Eritrea

Since its establishment in 1952, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has played a significant role in Africa’s economic landscape, providing critical financial assistance to numerous countries across the continent. However,.

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The Influx of Foreign Investment Boosting Africa’s Economic Growth

According to the IMF’s latest Coordinated Direct Investment Survey, released on 20 February 2025, global FDI rebounded in 2023 after a slight decline, soaring to an all-time high of $41.

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Africa Beyond Aid: Rethinking the Development Framework

For decades, Africa has been the world’s largest recipient of foreign aid. From humanitarian relief to economic development assistance, billions of dollars have flowed into the continent with the aim.

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The Digital Currency Debate and Africa’s Readiness for Cashless Economies

The transition from cash-heavy economies to digital transactions is no longer a question of “if” but “when.” The debate over digital currencies, including central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and mobile.

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Who is Financing Africa’s Infrastructure Boom?

Africa is undergoing an infrastructure revolution, a transformation reshaping its economic trajectory and development prospects. Roads are being paved where none existed, power grids illuminate once-darkened villages, and railways are.

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Africa’s G20 Membership: Gain or Mere Symbolism?

Africa has achieved a historic footprint by becoming a permanent member of the G20 Summit; a significant moment in the continent’s global engagement.   In September 2023, the African Union.

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Africa’s Supply Chain in the Face of Global Challenges

Africa’s supply chain landscape faces unprecedented challenges alongside transformative opportunities as the continent grows economically and becomes increasingly integrated into the global economy. Factors such as climate change, geopolitical tensions,.

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