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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
peacepeacekeeping
International charges filed against northern rebel leaders
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
tradedevelopment
Health standards in rich countries limit continent’s ability to export
arms proliferationdevelopment
Collecting small arms to forestall renewed violence
healthWorld Health Organization
Reaching patients missed by modern medicine