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Diaspora Bonds: Africa’s New Economic Lifeline

For centuries, African nations have sought sustainable financial solutions to accelerate development, improve infrastructure, and bridge economic gaps. However, reliance on foreign aid and volatile international investments has often left.

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Franchising Could Revolutionise African Entrepreneurship

Franchising has long been a cornerstone of business expansion in developed economies. The global franchise market was valued at approximately USD 133.17 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach.

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Land Rights vs. Development: Who Owns Africa’s Future?

The question of land rights versus development has long been a global conundrum, oscillating between economic progress and indigenous entitlements. Across continents, the delicate balance between empowering communities and driving.

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How Africa is Tackling the Rise of Non-Communicable Diseases

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have emerged as a leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for 74% of global deaths, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO, 2023). While traditionally considered an.

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Africa’s Defence Industry: Can the Continent Build Its Own Military Power?

Africa has long been seen as a consumer rather than a producer of military hardware. However, the continent is now making strategic moves to develop its own defence industry, signalling.

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Africa’s Economic Growth Leading the Global South

The African Development Bank (AfDB) forecasted that in 2024, six of the world’s ten fastest-growing economies will hail from Africa, including nations like Rwanda, Côte d’Ivoire, and Benin. This trajectory.

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The Silent Battle: The Global Threat of Digital Authoritarianism

Across the world, a silent battle is unfolding. Not with guns or street protests, but in cyberspace, courtrooms, and government backrooms. Digital authoritarianism, the use of technology to surveil, control,.

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Forging Alliances: Africa and Emerging Global Economies

Africa, home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies and a youthful, dynamic population, is no longer the overlooked frontier of global economic engagement. Instead, it has emerged as a.

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Africa’s Fight Against Tuberculosis: Key Insights from WHO’s 2024 Report

Africa’s ongoing commitment to eradicating tuberculosis (TB) is yielding promising results, reflecting resilience and progress across the continent. The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) 2024 report highlights substantial reductions in TB.

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BRICS Green Technology Collaboration: Shaping a Sustainable Future with New Members

As the BRICS 2024 summit commences in Russia, the focus shifts to green technology innovation, with an expanded membership poised to enhance the bloc’s influence in global sustainability efforts. This.

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