Africa: Fit-For-Purpose Priorities for a Pandemic-Threatened Future

In January 2000, the UN Security Council held its first ever debate on the security threat posed by a health issue. The topic was the impact of HIV/AIDS on peace and security in… Read more »

Africa: Big Tech Forges a Positive Legacy in Africa

Over the last decade, Big Tech has grown at an exponential pace. In 2018, investors valued five of the largest tech companies—Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and… Read more »

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: Germany Can't Afford to be Shy: It's Time to Invest in Africa

Dramatic levels of migration to Germany have triggered a variety of muddled reactions from policymakers—on a scale from the tepid to the ludicrous . Last year, one… Read more »

Zimbabwe: Transitional Election - An Opportunity to Rebrand

Zimbabwe will elect Emmerson Mnangagwa as the new president this month. Amidst global  trends of divisive politics, Zimbabwe will hope to buck this trend by holding free and… Read more »

South Africa: Winnie Mandela's Muddled Legacy Exposes the Need for African Women's Voices

Winnie Mandela passed away earlier this month at age 81. South Africa’s largest newspaper, the Sunday Times, opened its obituary by referring to her as a “a stalwart in… Read more »

Africa: Why Africa Should Embrace Artificial Intelligence

Machines might scare policymakers from Brussels to Washington, but artificial intelligence could yield a significant developmental dividend in the developing world. In African… Read more »

Africa: Capitalizing on Africa's Sky High Potential Requires More Than Cutting Red Tape

Africa's lack of adequate air infrastructure means a loss of trade, revenue, and investment.  The region's air infrastructure network sorely needs an update, and the… 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 »