Economy
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Received wisdom says the state should stay out of the resource sector
The data suggests otherwise. When it comes to resource extraction, there’s conventional wisdom among most economists and development agencies: that private enterprises are more ... -
For sustainable agriculture in West Africa, let’s leave our echo chambers
Regional governments are supporting agroecology with one hand and business as usual with the other. Sustainable agriculture is growing fast in West Africa, and ... -
Mauritius: The waves sound different now. Heavy. Sticky. Suffocating.
Mauritians have come together in the wake of the devastating oil spill. Yet nothing could prepare the tiny country for the challenge it now ... -
A small indigenous group offers an example of how to save the world
In South Africa, the Gumbi have not only conserved essential biodiversity but created plenty of jobs in the process. When it comes to biodiversity, ... -
How Africa can take this moment to end a 500-years-old economic model
Governments can take the opportunity of COVID-19 to change Africa’s place in global economic structures, but it will take pan-African coordination. Read all our ... -
Making a killing: Israeli mercenaries in Cameroon
Our investigation found Israeli citizens have been training Cameroon’s most notorious military unit for years, making them huge sums in the process. In November ... -
Last month could’ve been a real turning point for Africa-China ties
But it wasn’t. Instead of using the maltreatment of Africans in China as an opportunity to take a more assertive stance, Africa’s leaders let ... -
Freetown just implemented a new tax system that could quintuple revenue
Here’s how it works. In the next few weeks, residents of Freetown are expecting to receive new property tax bills as part of a ... -
Is Nigeria ready for a superapp?
Ride-hailing, food deliveries, digital payments, loans. Opera does it all and more. Can consumers keep up? More to the point, can regulators? In Nigeria, ...
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