Nigeria: Buhari Must Restore Faith in Nigeria's Democracy -- and the US Can Help

In February, Muhammadu Buhari was re-elected as Nigeria's President. He won by a handy 14 percent margin. But, the election  was marred by delays, allegations of… Read more »

Africa: African Fintech Providers Should Focus More on SMEs

Small businesses have a central role in Africa's development. SMEs may contribute toover half of GDP, but they remain perennially underserved by financial institutions. Without… Read more »

Africa: Why the Digital Economy is Key to Formalizing Africa's Informal Sector

At a recent conference, newly elected French President Emmanuel Macron proclaimed that he wanted France to be a "start-up nation." From Washington to Paris, start-ups are heralded… Read more »

Nigeria: A Light Bulb Moment for Africa's Solar Industry

Although the light bulb was invented over a century ago, an average of 7 in 10 people still live without access to energy in Africa’s 54 countries. As leaders gather in… Read more »

Nigeria: With Innovative Approaches to Solar Energy, Nigeria can Outshine the World

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) call for universal access to affordable electricity by 2030. While Morocco and South Africa approach this goal, in… Read more »