AGOA trade expires as Africa moves on
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
Nairobi scales into UN’s ‘Global South’ HQ
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
Morocco travel means Marrakech
Marrakech is the jewel of Morocco’s booming tourism scene, with the serene colors, culinary spices and ancient architecture that have made the city a group trip favorite for a coterie of female friends. Continue reading Morocco travel means Marrakech
Meloni takes Italy back to Africa
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
Afrologi Green Podcast: Africa’s epic green energy takeoff
Africa’s green energy scale up is one of the world’s great stories, with action across solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower and green hydrogen. Our hosts Aisha and Aidan guide you into this vast energy landscape. Continue reading Afrologi Green Podcast: Africa’s epic green energy takeoff
Cut carbon, not trees and grow rich
Africa’s Congo Basin and other rainforests could generate billions in cash and global carbon-capture climate benefits if preserved. Flaws in carbon credit markets and the EU’s new deforestation rules complicate the effort. Continue reading Cut carbon, not trees and grow rich
Cabo Verde builds a blue economy
The island nation’s ambitious strategy leverages its maritime resources to boost economic growth and citizen well-being through sustainable fishing, marine tourism and renewable energy, while confronting ecological threats. Continue reading Cabo Verde builds a blue economy
African artisans gain global fans
From handmade crafts to Afrobeats, Africa’s artistic output is gaining global sales yet still falls short of the continent’s enormous potential. Artisan enterprises like export-focused WomenCraft in Tanzania are showing how to capture international customers. Continue reading African artisans gain global fans
Ethiopian economy defies conflict
Ethiopia, once the world’s poorest nation, today has one of the world’s fastest-growing economies even as Ethiopians cope with the persistent and deadly threat of ethnic conflicts. Continue reading Ethiopian economy defies conflict
America invests in Kenya, for now
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