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A special address followed by a dialogue with Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, via remote connection. Source: WEF
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African logistics have struggled to cater to the country’s growing population and dynamic private sector for far too long. New research suggests that is about to change — and the benefits for the continent’s wider economy could be transformative. That shift is thanks to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, which introduces frictionless […]
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In a remote village in Rwanda, a life-saving medicine delivery takes place. A drone, operated by Zipline, navigates the skies, carrying vital medical supplies to a health centre inaccessible by road. This scene, once a distant dream, is now a daily reality, thanks to African-led health tech innovations. Zipline’s drone delivery service has transformed healthcare in […]
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The recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report has revealed a chilling forecast for Africa about the inevitability of more frequent and severe climate extremes, such as droughts, floods, and heatwaves, resulting in crop failures, food insecurity and the displacement of populations. The report explains that “with every increment of global warming, regional changes in […]
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Africa has a crucial role in the global energy transition, which places a responsibility on African countries to deploy the instrumentality of the law to drive investments in the renewable energy industry. For example, to boost renewable energy investments in Rwanda, the government issued the Rwanda Energy Feed in Tariff regulations in 2012 to create […]
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For the last decade, Africa has tempted businesses with the promise of immense opportunity. The continent’s rapidly growing youthful population, vibrant cultural scenes and wealth of natural resources have drawn significant interest from businesses from around the world. So, with all signs pointing to growth for those entering this market, why are many big corporations […]
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Global aid is crucial to realizing Africa’s $1 trillion food economy. It can help promote sustainable growth by targeting obstacles, enhancing resilience and unleashing the continent’s agricultural capabilities. Global aid is also vital for nurturing trade and economic integration, which are fundamental to Africa’s agricultural development agenda. The African Development Bank forecasts a potential surge in […]
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In the past 20 years, Africa has experienced an escalation of public health emergencies due to emerging infectious diseases. Its healthcare systems, often underfunded and underequipped, are among the weakest in the world, contributing to the continent’s susceptibility to outbreaks and epidemics. Additional factors include extreme poverty and malnutrition, lack of access to clinics and immunisation in […]
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As the world manages numerous geopolitical and economic challenges—including high inflation and interest rates, conflict, or water and food insecurity—multilateral collaboration is indispensable to achieving both peace and prosperity in a troubled world. In other words, we need to build bridges rather than burn them if we want to reach our common goals. Many African […]
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Africa is a continent teeming with youthful energy and untapped potential, boasting the world’s youngest population with more than 60% of the continent’s population under the age of 25. This burgeoning youth population is projected to grow even further, as Africa’s population is expected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, up from 1.4 billion today. Notably, by […]
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