February 10, 2023
Africa: Mining for Energy - Africa Must Seize the Green Moment
The continent should grasp the chance to develop its green minerals to its own advantage. Read more »
February 01, 2023
Mozambique: Rwanda Expands Its Protection of Mozambique's Natural Resources
After securing its gas enterprises, Rwandan security forces now guard Cabo Delgado's lucrative graphite and ruby mines. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Central Africa: Can EU Investment Revive Lake Chad Basin's Economy?
With African guidance, Europe's controversial Global Gateway plan can complement existing development projects. Read more »
January 17, 2023
Africa: Can China Breathe Fire Into Africa's Economies?
Expectations are that China's grand 'reopening' will provide the lifeline many countries desperately need. Read more »
January 16, 2023
Africa: Ubuntu Could Help Push Continent's Free Trade Agenda
The AfCFTA is in motion, but Africa's leading economies must be willing to create policy space for others. Read more »
January 12, 2023
Kenya: How President Ruto Can Transform Kenya's Economy
African Futures and Innovation analysis shows how Kenya can overcome major development hurdles by focusing on three sectors. Read more »
January 05, 2023
North Africa: Instability Fuels North Africa's Illegal Tobacco Trade
Political and economic insecurity in the Balkans and Libya benefit transnational trafficking syndicates. Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: Free Trade and Mobility Crucial for Africa to Prosper
The continent is on track to achieve its free trade milestone, but free movement of people remains out of reach. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Africa: Will Next Week's U.S.-Africa Summit Revive Relations?
The equal partnership focus is worthy, though perhaps a subtle response to Africa's neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more »
December 01, 2022
Africa: Gender Equality Is Key to Harnessing Africa's Free Trade Benefits
Africa's poor gender equality track record must be reversed if the AfCFTA's vast potential is to be realised. Read more »
November 30, 2022
Africa: Can a New Wave of Drone Tech Make Africa's Seas Safer?
The growing sophistication and affordability of unmanned systems could ease Africa's shortage of maritime security resources. Read more »
November 21, 2022
Africa: Putting Cyber Resilience in Africa Centre Stage
Efforts to elevate complex issues like climate change could provide pointers for inspiring urgency on cybersecurity. Read more »
November 04, 2022
Mozambique: President Nyusi Has Good Reason to Keep Ex Finance Minister Chang Out of a U.S. Court
But would Chang prefer to testify in the US rather than return to Mozambique to an uncertain fate? Read more »
October 24, 2022
Africa: A New Chapter in India-Africa Relations?
With India on the rise globally, Africa could benefit from a more engaged and ambitious New Delhi. Read more »
October 21, 2022
Congo-Kinshasa: Tshisekedi Needs to Clean Up His Inner Circle
This could help remedy the lack of international investment in the DRC - a country brimming with potential. Read more »
October 20, 2022
Ghana: Another Bailout Won't Solve Ghana's Economic Crisis
As debt soars, Ghana must take ownership of its financial troubles, starting with slashing public expenditure. Read more »
October 18, 2022
Africa: Digital Industrial Hubs Are Key To Africa's Economic Transformation
Good policy and stable macroeconomics won't drive industrial innovation - tech hubs, start-ups and manufacturers must be involved. Read more »
October 11, 2022
Africa: Weaponised Drones – the Latest Tech Threat to Reach Africa
As evidence grows of drones being used by terrorists and other criminals, governments should consider regulating the industry. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Mozambique: Mozambique's People Should Come Before Resources
Is an obsession with gas profits leading African countries to neglect the security of local populations? Read more »
September 28, 2022
Africa: Africa - Where Is the Good News?
While there are legitimate political and economic headwinds, there are also reasons for optimism. Read more »
September 07, 2022
Africa: Just Who Is Stirring Up Disinformation in Africa?
Kenya's election shows that understanding how voters are influenced online is central to freer, fairer elections. Read more »
September 05, 2022
Chad: Industries Can Prosper in Conflict-Affected Lake Chad Basin
Job creation is vital to countering Boko Haram, and successful business practices in the region point the way. Read more »
September 01, 2022
Africa: Digital Humanitarianism in Africa - Hope or Hype?
Technology can help deliver aid and services more effectively - but can be harmful if users don't know its risks. Read more »
August 11, 2022
East Africa: Shovelling for a Pittance - East Africa's Young Sand Miners
Kenya's Makueni County leads the way in taking decisive action to regulate the illegal sand trade. Read more »
August 05, 2022
Madagascar: Rajoelina and the Saga of Madagascar's Smuggled Gold
Is Madagascar's decision to cut airlinks with South Africa about gold or political baggage? Read more »