African Development
Africa needs both its Dangotes and its Musks
Aliko Dangote's refinery and Elon Musk's Starlink show Africa's choice between factories and technology is a false one, but both need government support
Africa’s AI ambitions face structural tests, Nairobi summit concludes
AI Everything Kenya concluded with warnings on patent gaps, declining public trust, and the challenge of scaling African startups
Nairobi hosts East Africa AI policy gathering as region eyes digital sovereignty
Senior policymakers and global tech leaders convene in Nairobi to shape East Africa's AI strategy and advance digital sovereignty
Xenophobic sentiment in South Africa reaches highest level in two decades
Economic frustration and electoral politics are driving a sharp rise in hostility towards migrants in South Africa
The Middle East war is hurting Africa. Here is how the continent fights back
As the Middle East war pushes African currencies lower and borrowing costs higher, a Pretoria scholar sets out how the continent must respond
US health deals offer Africa money — and take something far more valuable
Eighteen African countries have signed bilateral health deals with the US — but experts flag serious conditions in the fine print
Factory farming’s African expansion threatens pastoral traditions and climate goals
Africa's traditional pastoral livestock farming, a centuries-old lifeline, is being supplanted as development banks pivot funds towards industrial, mass-scale production
Global Fund: after decades of progress against AIDS, TB and malaria, momentum falters
At a time when the world is on the verge of making incredible progress in reducing AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria-related deaths, some partners have stepped back from the fight
Critical minerals and technology dependency: key G20 issues for Africa
Thirty percent of the world’s critical minerals come from Africa, and their access is a priority for South Africa’s government during its G20 presidency this yearMore African Development
Why funding nature-based solutions is crucial to tackling climate change and biodiversity loss
Nature-based investments are already profitable and scalable, and could create 395 million jobs by 2030, but receive only 15% of the investment of traditional climate solutions
African countries need to shift from exporting commodities to tapping domestic demand
Recent internal instability and external shocks have created a vicious cycle of economic and financial distress in Africa, raising questions about the continent's ability to shape its own destiny
Africa needs a grand revival plan from the West and China
Africa's crises have fuelled a surge in migration to Europe unlikely to abate soon unless rapid population growth is matched by improving economic conditions
Fixes for Africa’s exploding debt and collapsing currencies
Highly indebted African countries face stark trade-offs between servicing expensive debt, supporting growing development needs, and stabilising domestic currencies
Africa needs a surge in entrepreneurship
Limited access to finance has been cited as a binding constraint on African economic development, but what if the chronic shortage of entrepreneurs is equally limiting?
Tanzania is a showcase for World Bank funding
The International Development Association is a major source of support for African countries struggling with mounting debt and shrinking fiscal space
Building climate-resilient African cities — experts outline what is needed
Window of opportunity to secure liveable, equitable, and sustainable futures in the face of climate change is closing fast, more so for Africa
How Africa can leverage diaspora funding for greater impact
More than $53bn in remittances were sent to sub-Saharan Africa in 2022, compared with $30bn in foreign direct investment and only $29bn in official development assistance
Nurturing African futures: rethinking youth empowerment in a changing world
Africa's large young population requires education and training that fosters competitiveness, necessitating government collaboration with both the private sector and civil society
Heatwaves, droughts, and neglected diseases – climate change’s toll on Africa
As global warming intensifies in Africa, the region faces mounting risks, from heightened migration pressures to the increased threat of infectious diseases.
