Creating employment and fighting corruption are two of the subjects discussed in the wide ranging discussion.
Trade
Politics and Society Colombia’s new left-wing government: three opportunities to build stronger ties with Africa
Colombia is an important South American regional hub and potentially important trade partner for Africa.
Politics and Society The US is revisiting its trade relations with African countries: key issues on the table
America is seeking to reconnect with Africa through climate-smart solutions, health and digital technology.
Politics and Society Why Russia is on a charm offensive in Africa. The reasons aren’t pretty
Russia is trying to normalise an international order where might makes right. And democracy and respect for human rights are optional.
Politics and Society How Russia-Ukraine conflict could influence Africa’s food supplies
Every agricultural role-player is keeping an eye on the developments in the Black Sea region.
Politics and Society Decolonizing Africa’s economic recovery
Our continent’s economy needs to be extricated from the colonial peonage maintained by African and foreign elites. We need an economy that centers Africa’s self-determination, our people and planet’s wellbeing.
Politics and Society Stranded Suez ship confounds world uneasy about the long haul
A prolonged blockage of the Suez Canal threatened to choke the world economy, with significant impacts for Africa.
Politics and Society Trade experts call for swift implementation of African Continental Free Trade Area
African trade experts have called for the swift implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to lift Africa out of an economic downturn caused by COVID-19.
Politics and Society Kenya is selling residency permits and citizenship to offset massive national debt
Kenya’s domestic and foreign debt is at a crippling Kshs 50 trillion ($50 billion). To stall the economy’s, decline the country’s government is raising revenue through sale of citizenship, passports, permanent residency and special visa programmes.