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