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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
ebola
Disease exposes the weaknesses of neglected healthcare systems
ebola
Despite progress in some countries, many women and babies still die during childbirth in Africa
ebola
Innovative bankrolling gains popularity and raises high hopes among key countries
climate change
New initiatives to address agriculture and renewable energy agreed upon
MDGs
MDGs come to an end in 2015 as the new goals come into effect