July 30
Africa: Fragile Economies Are Trying to Enhance Their Financial Resilience. Markets Are Happy, Citizens Less So
Plans for ambitious reform in Egypt, Turkey and Argentina could fold in the face of public unrest. A second Trump term may change how the IMF and World Bank respond. Read more »
April 04
Ethiopia: Securitizing the Ethiopia-Sudan Border - How Cross-Border Conflict Is Shaping Trade and the Control of Land
Long-running border disputes between Ethiopia and Sudan are intersecting with other internal conflicts, bringing greater militarization and economic instability. Read more »
Sudan: The 'Conflict Economy' of Sesame in Ethiopia and Sudan
How the sector has become entangled in local and transnational conflict, and how policymakers need to respond Read more »
March 26
Africa: Tackling Trade-Related Water Risks
How importing countries can address water stress from global commodity production Read more »
March 12
Egypt: Why Egypt's Improved Economic Outlook Is Mostly Down to Luck, Not Skill
Egypt's strategic position in the Middle East, its political importance to the US - and proximity to rich neighbours - has allowed it to secure much-needed financial resources. Read more »
February 23
Africa: The AU Took Important Action On Cybersecurity At Its 2024 Summit - but More Is Needed
Leading member states continue to delay ratification of the Malabo convention, limiting harmonized African policymaking on cybersecurity. Read more »
December 18, 2023
Africa: COP28 Controversy and the Challenge of Energy Transition in the Gulf
With a COP28 deal to transition away from fossil fuels, speeding up the energy transition and economic diversification will help Gulf countries protect the needs of future… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Africa: Côte d'Ivoire Event Examines How to Realize Africa's Ambitions for Its Critical Minerals
Guests from governments, business and regional organizations gathered to discuss how to make the best of the green commodity boom. Read more »
August 25, 2023
Africa: Symbolism Over Substance for South Africa As Ramaphosa Announces BRICS 3.0
Johannesburg delivered a level of drama befitting of the occasion. But beyond the shared desire for reformed global economic governance, it's unclear how the expanded group will… Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: Country's Debt Struggles Go Far Deeper Than Chinese Loans
Alleged cyberattacks spotlight China's role in Kenya's debt problems, but must not be allowed to overshadow the country's broader failings in its financing. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Nigeria: Tech Alone Won't Improve Trust in Nigeria's Elections
Ahead of Nigeria's most technologically advanced election, the security of its election infrastructure is under intense scrutiny. Read more »
February 10, 2023
Libya: Stability At What Cost? Smuggling-Driven Development in the Libyan City of Kufra
The case of Kufra raises difficult questions for policymakers over what interventions to support in places that have come to thrive on illicit cross-border trade. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Africa: Africa in 2023 - Continuing Political and Economic Volatility
Despite few African trade and financial links with Russia and Ukraine, the war in Ukraine will cause civil strife in Africa due to food and energy inflation. Read more »
December 15, 2022
Africa: The Response to Debt Distress in Africa and the Role of China
Exploring solutions to African debt distress through multilateral cooperation Read more »
November 03, 2022
Africa: Africa's Maritime Agency Cannot Be Overlooked
Increasing maritime awareness has already delivered impact, but consistency and continental leadership are needed to realize the sector's full potential. Read more »