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.
Road Safety: Digital technology to help prevent accidents
Digitalization
Experts explore how data-driven approaches, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies can help save lives.
Financial, fiscal, and budgetary planning crucial for African cities
debt
To manage rapid urbanization effectively, African cities must enhance fiscal strategies and broaden revenue sources.
The long winding road to Africa’s infrastructure development
UNECA
Infrastructure is key to driving economic growth and fostering regional integration but continues to face significant challenges in financing and implementation.
New UN report: Africa's economy to improve in 2025 despite global stagnation
debt
The latest WESP 2025 says targeted investments, inclusive governance, and enhanced regional collaboration will support the continent’s long-term development goals.
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technologyKenya
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HIV-AIDS
Trade rules will make it harder to get cheap generic medicines
democracyAfrican Union
“Zero tolerance” for coups, constitutional violations
disabilitiesZimbabwe
People with disabilities fight for services, rights, dignity
internally displaced personsAfrican Union
African Union convention breaks new ground, but challenges await
democracyAfrican Union
Interview with Said Djinnit, UN representative on West Africa
HIV-AIDSMozambique
Policy shift in South Africa, as new infections decline across the continent
climate changeSouth Africa
Africans press strong case at Copenhagen talks