Why Tech Giants like Google and Microsoft are investing in Africa
Now approaching 226 million, the number of smartphone connections across Africa has doubled over the last two years, according to a report published by GSMA on Africa's mobile economy.
This leap coupled with the growing...
How Booming Population Is Challenging Africa
The world’s developed economies are facing a decline in fertility so pronounced that some will see their populations -- and economies -- shrink in years ahead. Sub-Saharan Africa faces the opposite situation: Its population...
China’s Global Investments Are Declining Everywhere Except for One Region
As Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded the latest high-level Belt and Road gathering of world leaders in Beijing last month, China’s signature project has seemingly entered a new phase: worldwide acceptance of the Belt...
Between Reforms or Continue on The Same Path, the African Union Hesitates
The African Union will have to overcome a lack of political will and structural challenges to respond effectively to security crises on the continent, in line with its founding mission. The ability of the...
Moody’s Says Angolan Economy to Return to Growth in 2019
Angola’s economy is likely to emerge from recession this year, growing at 0.3% after three years of contraction, and the debt-to-GDP ratio will fall to around 70%, Moody’s Investors Service said.
The debt burden remains...
Ghana Keen on Crashing ‘Western Togoland’ Separatist Dream
Ghana’s security forces say they are not taking any chances as they deal with a a revolutionary separatist movement seeking to forge a new West African nation.
A joint police and military operation cracked down...
Sudan Crisis: Military and Opposition Agree Three Year Transition
Sudan's military leaders have announced an agreement with the opposition alliance for a three-year transition period to a civilian administration.
The Transitional Military Council (TMC) said the alliance would have two-thirds of the seats on...
