Tag: Africa Observatory – Issue 8
Russia’s Plan for Making Friends in Africa
As part of its resurgence, Russia has continued to establish itself as a global actor. Though it may not have the same capabilities or...
Nigeria: We Will Lift 100 Million Nigerians out Of Poverty
President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday set a 10-year target for Nigeria to lift at least 100 million of its people out of poverty.
The president, in...
Nigeria Plans to Invest $500 Million to Boost Palm Oil Production
Nigeria plans to increase its palm oil production 700% over the next eight years to help improve its foreign-exchange earnings that are largely dependent...
Africa’s Democratic Moment?
In the 60-plus years since the countries of sub-Saharan Africa started becoming independent, democracy there has advanced unevenly. During the Cold War, many African...
From Africa and Across Asia, Students Follow the Belt and Road Map to An...
When Kenyan university graduate Santana Muthoni decided to pursue a master’s degree, she had her eyes on far horizons. Muthoni, 24, accepted a scholarship...
The Hidden Worth of The Global African Diaspora
Diasporas are often treated as foreigners in their adopted homes and as traitors in their place of birth, despite often hidden cultural and economic...
German Government Supports African Startups and Sm Es Through €1 Billion Africa Fund
The German government has launched a €1 billion Africa fund in order to support African startups and small businesses, as well as German and...
African Leaders Call for Adequate Support of The Africa Solidarity Trust Fund
African leaders have called on other African States and friends of Africa to support the Africa Solidarity Trust Fund which is an...
