Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has hosted Professor Kingsley Chiedu Moghalu, the President of the African School of Governance (ASG), at Urugwiro Village in Kigali.
The meeting underscored President Kagame’s commitment to fostering transformative governance and leadership across the continent, both as Co-Founder of ASG and as President of Rwanda, Host...
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The integration of African community values will be vital for indigenous technology companies seeking to capture market share across the continent, according to British-Ghanaian tech entrepreneur, Degraft Osei Kwame Jnr.
He highlighted authentic user experiences as a critical differentiator, particularly in the competitive social media and tourism...
South Africa is set to participate in the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, from January 20 to 24.
Under the theme “Collaboration in the Intelligent Age,” the event will bring together over 2,500 global leaders to discuss critical issues shaping the world.
South Africa’s delegation, consisting...
By Mohamed A. El-Erian
The British government was right to describe the recent bout of market volatility in the United Kingdom as having been fueled principally by “global factors” – in particular, a sharp rise in US bond yields. It was also right in touting how well UK markets have...
By Winfred Kwasi Dodzih(Dr)
Introduction
The ECOWAS Brown Card Scheme, introduced in 1982, is a critical policy initiative aimed at addressing the complexities of third-party liabilities and risks associated with cross-border transportation within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region.
As the region advances its vision of economic integration...
By Simeone AZOSKA
As the world speculates about the contours of Donald J. Trump’s second-term foreign policy, sub-Saharan Africa finds itself at a crossroads. Trump’s hallmark 'America First' doctrine - marked by isolationism, selective engagement and transactional diplomacy - presents unique challenges and opportunities for African leaders.
With potential shifts in...
By Buertey Francis BORYOR
African leaders have been urged to set aside the African Union’s Vision 2063 agenda, deemed too slow to unlock the continent's vast potential, and adopt the transformative ‘Source Mentality’ strategy from the Future Trends Africa Manifesto to build a US$60trillion economy within a decade.
Speaking to journalists...
By Kelvin KEMM (Dr)
The establishment of the Africa Energy Bank has come about as a matter of real need.
Africa has been squeezed by many in the western world to toe their line in terms of energy production. Africa has become the playground of many European politicians, and not in...
By Barry EICHENGREEN
One of the more jaw-dropping policy ideas gaining political steam in the United States recently has President-elect Donald Trump and his team, on taking office, actively depressing the dollar with the goal of boosting US export competitiveness and reining in the trade deficit. If Trump tries, will...
By Kestér Kenn KLOMEGÂH
Perhaps it was the most crucial summit held on January 9th to 11th in 2025 with a focus to raise agricultural productivity, increase public investment in agriculture, and stimulate economic growth through agriculture-led development, and ultimately seeks pathways to support African countries eliminate continent-wide hunger and reduce...