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Namibia’s Strategy to Reclaim Upper-Middle-Income Status

Namibia, one of Southern Africa’s most resource-rich nations, is embarking on a bold journey to re-establish its status as an upper-middle-income country. Under the leadership of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah—the nation’s.

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Digital Passports: The Future of Pan-African Mobility?

Around the world, governments are rethinking how citizens move across borders. Countries are pioneering digital identity programmes that redefine how people interact with borders, governance, and commerce. These innovations reflect.

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AfDB and Morocco Partner for Climate-Resilient, Inclusive Agriculture

In a powerful show of its long-standing development partnership with Morocco, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a €100 million ($116.4 million) loan to boost sustainable agriculture in the.

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What Africa’s Building Boom Says About Power, Politics, and Debt

Around the world, infrastructure has become the soft weapon of hard power. Global megaprojects are no longer just public works; they are diplomatic statements. They serve not only domestic economic.

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Africa’s CBDC Agenda: Financial Inclusion or State Surveillance?

Across the African continent, governments are racing to digitise their currencies, launching Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) with a narrative framed around financial inclusion, innovation, and the future of money..

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2025 BRICS Summit: What Are Africa’s Leaders Saying?

The 17th BRICS Summit, which began on July 6 and is set to conclude on July 7, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has convened heads of state, ministers, and.

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Africa Must Negotiate Climate Financing—Not Beg for It

The climate crisis has positioned itself not just as an environmental emergency but as an economic and political disruptor. Across Africa, the conversation has dramatically shifted from debating causes to.

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South Africa Lands $474.6M AfDB Funding for Infrastructure Modernisation

South Africa has received a crucial financial boost from the African Development Bank (AfDB), with the approval of a $474.6 million loan aimed at overhauling its deteriorating transport and energy.

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Mission 300: Advancing Africa’s Path Toward Universal Electricity Access

The Mission 300 initiative, a collaborative effort led by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the World Bank Group, alongside a broad range of development partners, continues to make.

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Youth Peacebuilders Changing the Narrative in African Conflicts

Youth represent the largest generation in human history, with 1.22 billion individuals aged 15–24 worldwide in 2025. The majority, almost 90 percent, live in developing countries, with over 23 percent.

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