Tag: Africa Observatory – Issue 7
Nigeria Could Join Africa’s Free Trade Agreement in July, Afreximbank Says
Nigeria is set to enter Africa's free-trade agreement as early as July, Benedict Okey Oramah, president of Africa Export Import Bank, told The Annual...
Africa’s Fastest-Growing Region Banks on More Spending for Growth
East African countries plan to increase spending dramatically on infrastructure projects in budgets to be released Thursday. It’s not clear they can afford it.
Kenya,...
Africa’s Technology Hub Rises in A Congested Lagos Neighborhood
The fading facades of century-old buildings in a neighborhood of the Nigerian megacity of Lagos house a vibrant technology cluster that’s caught the eye...
Kenya Indefinitely Closes Border with Somalia, Trade Ban Imposed
Multiple media sources in Kenya are reporting that the government has closed a border with neighbouring Somalia indefinitely with cross border trade banned in...
Nigeria’s Hesitation in Joining the AfCFTA Train: The Real Problems Beneath
With Gambia becoming the 22nd country to ratify the AfCFTA, the AfCFTA entered into force on May 30 2019. However, Nigeria’s continued its abstention...
Making Globalization Work for Africa
The current backlash against globalization, most notably from working-class citizens in advanced economies who are worried about stagnant wages and insecure jobs, highlights how...
South African Leader in Geneva to Deliberate Labor Issues
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Geneva, Switzerland, on Monday to attend the 108th session of the International Labor Conference (ILO).
Leaders from across...
Attack in Central Mali Claims Over 100 Lives
Reports indicate that scores of people have been killed in central Mali in what is believed to be a terrorist attack. The local news...
Niger, Tunisia Et Al Take Seats on Un Security Council
Niger and Tunisia were among countries elected as non-permanent members to the Security Council for a period of two years. Seven candidates ran for...
Huawei Turns to Africa to offset US Blacklist
As the US leads a drive for the West to shun Huawei over security fears, the Chinese tech giant has sought to strengthen its...
