New alliances look ahead to Cote d’Ivoire’s 2020 elections.
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The latest edition of our lifestyle, arts and culture blog!
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Headline inflation and currency depreciation above 20%, divisive comments by leading politicians, and the recent draw down of UN troops form the backdrop for planned 7 June protests. Mediation efforts are underway, however risks are accentuated by slow policy response and/or communication by government thus far
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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been ratified by 24 states representing 43% of the continent’s population 1.3 billion population and 47% of its USD1.1 trillion economy. A significant market even without Nigeria’s participation. Now, remaining difficult steps toward operationalisation can begin
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There is a new prime minister in the DRC, a seasoned economist. His appointment appears to confirm the continued power of the outgoing president, however thus far it has only muted protest with only a few notable exceptions.
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Structural transformation and world class output together with gaps in facilities and technology may present strategic opportunities for investment
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Impact investment in focus
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Growing calls for industry standards for Nigeria’s rising construction sector
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Our latest reading list
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Negotiations push ahead for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline
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A round-up from the continent!
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Efforts to improve transparency in governance are positive, but implementation will be slow.
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Under pressure to repay an expensive loan from the Chinese financing the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), the Kenya government (GoK) has resorted to diktat to shore up the new railway lines indifferent numbers.
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President Felix Tshisekedi could be on the verge of a coup de grâce against the remnants of the Kabila regime
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Nigeria's elections signal politicians' focus on oiling the political and electoral machinery over the delivery of public services.
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Yesterday, the British Council launched its latest report on the social enterprise ecosystem in Ghana, entitled, “From Activist to Entrepreneur”, which we co-authored with Mark Richardson of Social Impact Consulting. Here are some of the highlights from the report.
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“When you have women in positions of leadership, business does better and there’s more innovation, more value creation and more profit”, Vera Songwe, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa. Marking the occasion of International Women’s Day, we decided to reflect on conversations we’ve had with women in agriculture and entrepreneurship around the continent over the last year. Here are some of the things they had to say…
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Looking at frictions between telco operators and local stakeholders, particularly government
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Ghana’s perennial currency volatility problems are again threatening to dent the country’s generally positive recent economic performance. President Akufo-Addo recently said the issue had made him “upset and anxious” and the debate over the currency is likely to be a prominent feature of today’s Independence Day holiday.
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