Economy
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A food-secure Africa needs contribution from all
Building more resilient food systems will require a mix of approaches from agroecology to the latest crop and soil science, writes the chair of ... -
Young Africans are fleeing farming. Agritech can bring them back
Innovative new technologies can make smallholder farming more profitable and exciting for a new generation, but they need investment. As communities in Africa start ... -
Open letter: The Green Revolution in Africa has unequivocally failed
200 organisations call on donors to stop supporting industrial agriculture and instead listen to farmers’ visions for an equitable food system. Dear donor representative, ... -
What Guelleh missed in trying to turn Djibouti into the “Singapore of Africa”
With only a few exceptions, states have needed a minimum level of freedom and commitment to rule of law for sustained economic success. On ... -
Why are Kenyans trolling the IMF?
Kenya’s economy is struggling, but many believe another loan will only benefit corrupt officials and leave ordinary citizens to pay off the debt. For ... -
Why Nigeria’s crypto crackdown is misguided
Cryptocurrency doesn’t have to be a problem. Neither does the Central Bank. Catching many people by surprise on 5 February, the Central Bank of ... -
Somalia’s prosperity can only be driven through local knowhow
International initiatives developed without local expertise and knowledge are bound to fail. The inauguration of President Joe Biden in the US and upcoming elections ... -
Can South Africa come to Zimbabwe’s rescue by ending “quiet diplomacy”?
Western diplomats’ holier-than-thou rhetoric is unlikely to help. South Africa can be more understanding, sensitive and practical. Zimbabwe’s worsening economic and political crises seem ... -
UK-Africa trade after Brexit: Time for a reset
Instead of repeating the mistakes of the EU’s EPAs, a post-Brexit UK should pursue a more progressive trade relationship with Africa. As the UK ... -
Manchester in ruins: The demise of northern Nigeria’s industrial hub
A failed industrial boom in Kaduna ran one community aground. Decades later, promises of industry have risen again, but the scars linger. Kaduna, the ...
