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AfroStrategy’s flagship outlook brings together the continent’s most consequential trends across security, governance, finance, climate, technology, regional integration and external partnerships.
This thematic report examines mineral supply chains, power systems, industrial policy and investment strategies across major African producers in the context of the global energy transition.
This special report reviews major African elections and political transitions, focusing on legitimacy, institutional performance, civic space and the conditions that strengthen or weaken democratic resilience.
The debt debate often focuses on borrowing levels while giving too little attention to growth composition, productivity and domestic revenue capacity. A durable solution requires structural transformation.
Cities are experimenting with digital payments, identity systems and service platforms. The strongest models combine technology with administrative reform, interoperability and citizen trust.
Maritime insecurity and external competition in the Red Sea directly affect African trade, sovereignty and regional stability. Continental policy needs to move beyond treating the corridor as…
The quality of external partnerships depends less on financing labels than on whether they expand productive capacity, technology, market access and domestic institutional capability.
When people search for the richest countries in Africa, they often imagine a simple ranking based on money, skyscrapers, or oil wealth. In economics, however, the word…
Middle Eastern studies within African universities, both public and private, have increasing academic, policy, and research significance. Africa and the Middle East share centuries of intertwined and…
Angola landmines, a deadly legacy of the country’s decades-long civil war after independence from Portugal in 1975, were planted by both government forces and rebel groups, particularly…
John Mahama’s Third Term marks a defining moment for Ghana, as the seasoned leader returns to power on January 7, 2025, after securing a victory in the…
Africa’s 2024 Flashback was a pivotal year, marked by political transitions, economic developments, and significant environmental challenges. Across the continent, elections reshaped leadership landscapes, economic reforms gained…
The abrupt termination of the Chad-France defense agreement—an alliance that spanned six decades—underscores an evolving landscape in African geopolitics. Chad’s decision is not an isolated event but…
The economy of Ghana has faced significant challenges and transformations due to the combined impact of political decisions and international events. This article explores how these factors…
This piece analyzes Senegal legislative elections 2024, a pivotal moment in the nation’s democratic journey. It examines the implications of the ruling coalition PASTEF’s victory on governance,…
