In practical terms, Russia needs to go beyond its traditional rhetoric of Soviet-era assistance rendered to sub-Saharan African countries. It is important now to highlight concrete success stories and policy achievements, at least, during the past decade throughout Africa. The young generation and the middle class, aged between 25...
“I don’t believe in aid”
This bold statement was made in 2023 by the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, H.E. President Maada Bio, during an interview. He also added that the foreign aid compromises Sierra Leone’s freedom and independence, due to the strings attached to it. According...
As the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), now African Union (AU), celebrates its 60th anniversary from May 23rd to 25th 2023, the achievement of Africa’s economic transformation has taken centre stage, with the beginning of the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA).
Background:
It has been six...
Pakistan was established as a Muslim homeland in South Asia, but it also became home to a portion of Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, Ahmadis, and other religious and ethnic minorities. Since its inception, the minority question has been a persistent issue that has afflicted the nation. Pakistan is heterogeneous on...
From various interpretations, Russia is taking advantage of the past Soviet-era connections and Africa's growing dissatisfaction and disappointment with the Western world, but still its economic presence (footprints) remain marginal compared to other key foreign players. Despite the fact that Western and European powers are experiencing falling influence, they...
…comes off on June 5-6 June in Abidjan
Is Africa doomed to look on as global crises affect it disproportionately, or can the continent’s private and public sector leaders respond in unison? Attendees will be seeking to answer this very question at the 2023 edition of the Africa CEO Forum...
As the European Union pursues vigorous efforts to achieve its targets under the Paris climate agreement, the bloc’s proposed carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) offers the tantalizing promise of cleaner industry and reduced emissions within and beyond its borders. By putting a price on the carbon dioxide emitted during...
With the Russia-Ukraine war, the Sahel region and Sudan conflict top of the agenda
Ghana and the government of Japan have vowed to work closely to restore global order, where values such as peace, economic growth and equity, human rights, and environmental quality and sustainability were once cherished.
Announcing...
