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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.
African economies to grow in 2026, despite uncertain global context
Debt burdens and trade headwinds may limit growth impact
Editor Picks
securitycorruption
Shoddy policing for the many, costly private protection for the few
human traffickingNigeria
Scourge of human trafficking ensnares hundreds of thousand
agriculturefarming
Foreign acquisitions: some opportunities, but many see threats
International Criminal CourtAfrican Union
International indictments stir angry debate in Africa
climate changeEthiopia
Leaders forging a common position for climate change talks
debt reliefLiberia
Liberia scores big, but the Congo and Côte d’Ivoire are still waiting