In Focus
Economic Development
This beat covers micro and macro-economic issues, including policies, infrastructure, urbanization, FDI, the role of private sector, regional integration, debt, and recovery.
Africa's debt dilemma: Turning crisis into reform
AU leaders push for reforms to fix global debt systems and strengthen fiscal sovereignty.
Developing a thriving e-vehicles value chain in Africa
energySocial Protection
African countries should join hands to make the most of their own resources and build a formidable electric vehicle ecosystem that could help fast-track realisation of SDGs.
Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents
Digitalization
Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.
Editor Picks
Gender EqualityPolicy
More women in Africa enter public office, but still wield little power
Fair tradetrade
Fair trade brings decent profits to millions
IndustrializationAfrica
Reliance on commodities has to stop, says report
AfricaWorld Bank
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim Conclude Historic Mission to Africa’s Great Lakes Region, Pledge Commitment to Implement Peace, Security and Economic Development