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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.

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.
child mortalityUNICEF

Simple, cheap interventions can reduce African mortality rates

migrationdevelopment

Migrants who leave their countries in search of work are currently not adequately protected by international law

foodUNICEF

UN, relief groups seek to bolster and speed up food delivery

arms proliferationdevelopment

Collecting small arms to forestall renewed violence

electionsLiberia

Ambitious agenda for President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

tradedevelopment

Health standards in rich countries limit continent’s ability to export

peacepeacekeeping

International charges filed against northern rebel leaders

NEPADMDGs

Enlisting business support for Africa’s Millennium goals

Early UN appeals met only a belated reaction from donors