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ANALYSIS | Endalcachew Bayeh, a political scholar, lecturer, and researcher at Bahir Dar University with a focus on the Horn of Africa, sets out the risks of new proxy wars and the path to de-escalation since Egypt recently deepened its involvement in the war-weary Horn of Africa by arming Somalia and …

Can it support Palestine while supplying Israel with coal? ANALYSIS | SURAYA DADOO | Despite having taken Israel to the International Court of Justice over genocide, South Africa is now the country’s main coal supplier after Russia. Since 1994, South Africa’s criticism of Israel’s occupation of Palestine has been unwavering and …

African brands must focus on visibility, accessibility, and quality improvement Kampala, Uganda | PATICIA AKANKWATSA | Sixty-five percent of Ugandans have confidence in their local brands, but only 35% consume them, according to the latest Brand Africa survey, highlighting a significant gap between trust and purchase behavior. This pattern mirrors broader …

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTFA) is the world’s largest single market by geography and population. It is expected to grow to 1.7 billion people and 6.7 trillion US dollars by 2030. Here is a list of the top ten countries already taking advantage of trade with their neighbours. …

A policy brief by 3 top economists warns continent is in the worst crisis in 80 years ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE |  Africa has long struggled with a silent debt crisis, one that has exacerbated its vulnerability to climate shocks and constrained its economic potential. It is time to give voice …

Stronger air travel demand in Africa will drive a massive surge in aircraft orders, with Boeing forecasting that 82% of new purchases will be for expansion, not replacement. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s aviation industry is set for takeoff, with rising demand for travel on the continent pushing …

BRUSSELS | Xinhua | A forum on green industry cooperation between China, the European Union (EU), and Africa has underscored opportunities for technological collaboration and sustainable practices, particularly the use of bamboo as an alternative to plastic. The forum, co-hosted on Thursday by the Chinese Mission to the EU and …

ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua |   The robust China-Africa partnership has made significant strides in improving public health outcomes in Africa, according to a senior Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) official. “Over the years, China has consistently demonstrated its commitment to Africa’s health security, most notably through …

NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | On the bustling streets of Nairobi, the green glow of the M-Pesa (a mobile money platform) logo is inescapable, from high-end hotels to street vendors. In some tourist hotspots, signs declaring “No Cash” highlight a striking shift: over 90 percent of adults in the East …

African countries’ large and growing debt burdens have become a major obstacle to poverty reduction COMMENT | KENNETH ROGOFF | How long can the complacent West continue to ignore Africa’s sovereign-debt crisis? As African countries grapple with unsustainable debt burdens, restructuring negotiations with Western governments and multilateral institutions such as …