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.
Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents
Digitalization
Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.
Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities
debt
To manage rapid urbanization effectively, African cities must enhance fiscal strategies and broaden revenue sources.
The long winding road to Africa’s infrastructure development
UNECA
Infrastructure is key to driving economic growth and fostering regional integration but continues to face significant challenges in financing and implementation.
New UN report: Africa's economy to improve in 2025 despite global stagnation
debt
The latest WESP 2025 says targeted investments, inclusive governance, and enhanced regional collaboration will support the continent’s long-term development goals.
Editor Picks
Malawiagriculture
Autocracy and aid dependency killed an agriculture success story
PolicticsSuccession
To avoid chaos, countries must follow constitutional procedures
healthWomen & Girls
New advances can give women more normal lives
United NationsSpecial Adviser
Interview with Maged Abdelaziz, UN special adviser on Africa
Africaclimate change
Not nearly enough, given the continent’s vulnerability
West AfricaDisaster Management
More investment needed for prevention programmes