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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.
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
economydevelopment
Opposition grows to more inequitable trade liberalization
child soldiersUNICEF
States vow to ‘spare no effort’ in freeing child soldiers
Congopeacekeeping
African experiences help UN ‘refine’ disarmament efforts
NEPADdevelopment
Access to clean water critical to NEPAD development goals
discriminationhuman rights
An ‘invisible’ minority seeks legal safeguards, acceptance