March 30
Africa: VP Kamala Harris' Visit to Africa - Delivering On U.S. Commitments or Countering China and Russia?
United States Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in Ghana on March 26 to kick off her weeklong visit to three countries in Africa at a unique time in U.S.-Africa relations. Her… Read more »
February 17
Africa: Urban Economic Development in Africa - a Case Study of Nairobi City
Below is a viewpoint from the Foresight Africa 2023 report, which explores top priorities for the region in the coming year. Read the full chapter on Africa's… Read more »
January 27
Africa: What Should Be the Top Priority for Africa in 2023?
On Monday, January 30, the Brookings Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) will launch its annual flagship report, Foresight Africa. Read more »
December 29, 2022
Africa: Could Africa Replace China As the World's Source of Rare Earth Elements?
Rare earth elements--a group of 17 metals--are critical for both human and national security. They are used in electronics (computers, televisions and smart phones), in renewable… Read more »
December 23, 2022
Africa: After the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, the U.S. Must Ensure Accountability and Strengthen Coordination
Last week's US-Africa Leaders Summit brought more than 40 African presidents to Washington, DC for three days of engagement with President Biden, congressional leaders, U.S.… Read more »
December 08, 2022
Africa: Why Africa matters to the United States: Top 5 reasons
For years, U.S. engagement in Africa has emphasized poverty reduction, foreign aid, and addressing conflict and insecurity. While critically important, these priorities have not… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Africa: Inclusion, Inequality, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution in Africa
Adoption of Fourth-Industrial-Revolution (4IR) technologies in sub-Saharan Africa could bring not only substantial economic growth and welfare benefits, but also social and… Read more »
March 16, 2022
Africa: The Role of Cryptocurrencies in Sub-Saharan Africa
Editor's Note: Below is a viewpoint from the Foresight Africa 2022 report, which explores top priorities for the region in the coming year. Read the full chapter on technological… Read more »
March 07, 2022
Africa: Women and E-Commerce in Africa - the $15 Billion Opportunity
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March 04, 2022
Africa: Figure of the Week - Labor Trends for Women in Africa
In January 2022, the Brookings Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) released its annual Foresight Africa report, which explores top priorities for the region in the coming year. This… Read more »
February 24, 2022
Uganda: It Is Not Yet Uhuru for the Women of Uganda
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February 14, 2022
Africa: The Future of Vaccine Manufacturing in Africa
Editor's Note: Below is a viewpoint from the Foresight Africa 2022 report, which explores top priorities for the region in the coming year. Read the full chapter on public health. Read more »
February 03, 2022
Africa: Strategies for Financing Africa's Health Sector
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January 11, 2022
Africa: Will Biden Deliver on His Commitment to Africa in 2022?
When he was running to win the White House, President Joe Biden's campaign committed to implement a "bold strategy" toward Africa, and one that would be based on a "mutually… Read more »
