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Celebrating World Book and Copyright Day – The African Chapter

“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies. The man who never reads lives only one.” — George R.R. Martin   Books are more than pages, they are portals.

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Who Truly Benefits from Africa’s Resources?

Africa is not just rich in culture, history, and human potential, it is also endowed with some of the most valuable mineral resources on Earth. From lithium fields to cobalt.

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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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Made in Africa: Rebuilding the Continent’s Manufacturing Backbone

Across the globe, manufacturing drives economic growth, shaping nations and lifting millions out of poverty. Yet, the narrative in Africa is that the manufacturing sector is a shadow of its.

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Capitalising on African Music’s Economic Growth for Global Impact

The global music industry has undergone profound changes over the last decade. Streaming is now the primary revenue driver, reshaping not just how music is consumed, but how value is.

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Are Mini-Grids the Future of Electricity Access in Sub-Saharan Africa?

Electricity access is evolving rapidly across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), driven by a mix of policy shifts, technological innovation and growing demand. While access remains uneven—particularly in rural areas—new approaches are.

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Africa’s War on Terror: What’s Working, What’s Failing

Terrorism remains a grave threat to global security, with its effects unevenly distributed across regions. According to the Global Terrorism Index 2024, terrorism-related deaths rose by 22% to 8,352, the.

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Democracy and Gender: Will Africa Ever See Equal Political Representation?

In the global pursuit of gender equality, the political representation of women remains a subject of intense scrutiny. Democracy, ideally characterised by equal rights for all, often falls short in.

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AI in Education: Intelligent Tutoring Systems Tackling Africa’s Teacher Shortage

Education is the foundation upon which societies are built, yet millions of students worldwide, particularly in Africa, struggle with a critical challenge: the severe shortage of qualified teachers. Across the.

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Can Digital Currencies Solve Africa’s Inflation Crisis?

Inflation remains one of the most persistent economic challenges worldwide, with many economies struggling to maintain price stability. In 2025, global inflation continues to be a significant concern, with the.

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