Controversies Trails Amnesty for “Repentant” Boko Haram Members
In the past few weeks, news about the massive surrendering of Boko Haram terrorist fighters has dominated the headlines across the Nigerian media. Their...
Recurring Separatist Agitations in Africa: Exploring Renegotiation and Dissolution as Possible Way Out
By Olusegun Akinfenwa
There are 54 countries in Africa, and at least 25 have experienced active separatist conflict. The crises have become commonplace, resulting in...
COVID-19 Vaccination, Supply Chain and Concerns on Vaccine Hesitancy in Africa
By King Carl Tornam Duho, Anna Taylor, Dr Rosemond Sussana Amamoo and Dr Roselyn Salomey Amamoo
The drivers of the economic crisis from the pandemic...
The Unbanked: A Look At The Solutions
Smartphones are the missing link for financial inclusion
If you are living in a developed first world country, we might forgive you for thinking such...
Going To Dubai For A Business Trip? Here Is Some Helpful Advice
Dubai is a growing hotspot for travelers from all over the globe. It is also a solid economic hub with many business startups and...
The Devastating Impacts of Boko Haram Weapons Stockpiling on Lake Chad Basin Region
By Olusegun Akinfenwa
On April 26, Boko Haram (ISWAP) fighters reportedly overran an army base in northeastern Nigeria, killing over 30 soldiers. For people in...
Current State of Africa’s Experience of Carbon Pricing and Recommendations for the Future
By King Carl Tornam Duho
The state of carbon pricing in Africa1 is bleak as only South Africa has a carbon tax implemented while Senegal...
African Payment Platforms Leapfrogged the World – Can They Keep it That Way?
By Corey Runkel
Sub-Saharan Africa boasts the highest digital payment usage in the world. What does that mean as payment providers grow around the world?
Homegrown...
Outrage Trails Twitter Ban by the Nigerian Government
The Twitter ban in Nigeria continues to generate outrage from local and international stakeholders, as the effects tell on the already struggling economy and...
Time for America to Modernize the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) – Time...
By Ivor Ichikowitz
Picture this - The tarmac of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi in 2020, where the ground crew of Kenya Airways loads...
EDITOR'S PICK OF THE WEEK
China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth
By Danny Leipziger
China cannot continue to rely on exports to drive its growth, but what are the alternatives?
China ran a $1.2 trillion trade surplus last year, and despite admonitions from the IMF to rely...
