As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pursues global deals to reduce economic reliance on a suddenly unfriendly America, lawmakers and policy analysts at home are urging a strategic pivot toward Africa. Continue reading Canada seeks an Africa strategy
Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda and other African economies are bouncing back from the shocks of tariff increases and foreign aid cuts by the Trump Administration. Growth in 2025 will be stronger than expected six months ago. Continue reading Africa rebounds from aid and tariff shocks
Reviving the African Growth and Opportunity Act or AGOA for a new phase of America’s trade deal must take into account Africa’s emerging free-trade ambitions and global geopolitical shifts. Continue reading AGOA trade expires as Africa moves on
Gender experts are relocating from New York to Nairobi as the United Nations expands its presence in Kenya into a global hub, reflecting Africa’s growing influence in world affairs. Continue reading Nairobi scales into UN’s ‘Global South’ HQ
Italy, 90 years after invading Ethiopia, is refocusing on investment and soft power in Africa through the Mattei Plan. The effort involves economic partnerships in agribusiness, energy and the green economy, with the Lobito Corridor as a priority. Continue reading Meloni takes Italy back to Africa
America has courted Kenya for security, stability and tech investment. Now China is boosting its relations with the East African nation as the United States pulls back in Africa. At home, President William Ruto is confronting a younger generation demanding better governance and an economy tuned to their needs. Continue reading America invests in Kenya, for now
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These 21 essential nonfiction books on Africa will help you gain a deeper understanding of African societies and economies, crucial history and key heroes and villains. Curated for travelers, investors and entrepreneurs, these are the great reads on Africa. Continue reading 21 best books on Africa for you
As AI spreads across Africa, prominent hubs are emerging in Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Nigeria and Tunisia for data centers, models and apps, education and public policy. Continue reading AI in Africa: An emerging atlas
Senegal’s economy is among Africa’s top performers due to offshore oil and gas discoveries and onshore cultural output, mining and agribusiness. The country’s young leader is reshaping relations with France, insisting on fiscal transparency and promoting Senegal to American investors as persistent poverty drives migration. Continue reading Senegal rides wave of confidence
