August 17, 2022
Africa: Africa Must Act Now to Address Cybersecurity Threats. Here's Why
• In a globally-integrated financial market, robust and resilient cybersecurity is a non-negotiable prerequisite for investment across the world.• But effective… Read more »
May 26, 2022
Africa: Chief Economists Warn of Dire Human Consequences From Fragmentation of Global Economy
The World Economic Forum's Community of Chief Economists expects lower economic activity, higher inflation, lower real wages and greater food insecurity globally in 2022, pointing… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Launches Centre for Fourth Industrial Revolution, Joins Global Network
The Ministry of Information Communication Technology and Innovation of Rwanda, in partnership with the World Economic Forum, launched today the Centre for the Fourth Industrial… Read more »
May 24, 2022
Africa: World Economic Forum Calls For New Partnerships to Generate Private Capital For Fragile Communities
The World Economic Forum released today a paper that calls for new collaboration between humanitarian and development organizations, businesses, investors and entrepreneurs to make… Read more »
Africa: EC President von der Leyden Condemns 'Russian Blackmail' on Food and Fuel
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, denounced Russian aggression and its use of "hunger and grain to wield power", in a special address at the World… Read more »
May 23, 2022
Africa: Growing Intra-Africa Trade Through Digital Transformation of Customs and Borders
The digital transformation of customs and borders in Africa could improve efficiencies in processes, such as administration at customs and borders, and yield trade gains on the… Read more »
April 22, 2022
Africa: Here's How African Leaders Are Creating a More Inclusive and Sustainable World
The world's most driven researchers, innovative entrepreneurs, activists and promising political leaders between the ages of 30 and 40 are today joining the World Economic Forum's… Read more »