I’M OFTEN ASKED WHY AFRICA MATTERS. It’s an understandable question in a world of real responsibilities, real demands, and ...

Africa, often called the cradle of civilisation, is a continent rich in resources, culture, and human capital. Despite its vast wealth, ...

Yet when it comes to Africa’s development, we too often mistake discussion for progress. The continent hosts some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, but average growth remains below ...

The vision of a "borderless Africa" is one of unity and ... and the realities of governance on the continent. Internal divisions, structural poverty, poor governance and competing national ...

The first challenge Africa must tackle is increasing interconnection throughout the continent. Interconnection opens access to foreign markets, but it also encourages cross-continental trade.

community leaders and small business forums across Africa. Without addressing internal governance crises, structural poverty and ethnic divisions, African states will remain fragmented. If they cannot ...

Home to one of the most diverse and vibrant people in the world, this landlocked country covers nearly 500,000 square miles ...

Earlier in August 2024, the WHO and Africa Centres for Disease Control each declared mpox on the continent to be a public health emergency. But now US health officials have been instructed to ...

Earlier in August 2024, the WHO and Africa Centres for Disease Control each declared mpox on the continent to be a public health emergency. But now US health officials have been instructed to ...

BULAWAYO, Jan 15 2025 (IPS) - Africa loses billions of dollars annually ... Agencies say more needs to be done to turn the continent’s natural resources into prosperity at a time governments are ...