Figure of the week: The African Continental Free Trade Area’s impact on income and wages
On January 1, 2021 the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) went into force after a 6‑month delay due to
Africa must produce its own vaccines
WASHINGTON, DC – During the pandemic, wealthy countries led the way in rapidly developing and producing COVID-19 vaccines.
Does West Africa need a single currency?
Over a decade ago, the leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional trade bloc of
Africa in the news: Somalia, Sudan, and Tanzania updates
Somalia restores relations with Kenya; ‘Farmajo’ reverses course on extending his term On Saturday, Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed announced
Africa in the news: Africa’s economic outlook, Tanzanian President Magufuli’s passing, and CAR’s election
African economies projected to rebound in 2021 Economic growth in Africa is expected to rebound after its worst recession in
Africa in the news: Sudan, COVID-19 vaccine, and political updates
Sudan devalues currency On Wednesday, the Central Bank of Sudan steeply devalued its currency to appeal to foreign donors and
How Africa can emerge stronger after COVID-19
Earlier this year, the Africa Growth Initiative (AGI) at Brookings released the latest edition of the annual Foresight Africa report.
Long-term strategies for an African recovery from COVID-19: A CEO’s perspective
Late last year, after 20 years of investing on the African continent, Mara Phones opened the first two smartphone-manufacturing factories
The future of peacekeeping in Africa
With seven ongoing deployments on the African continent, U.N. Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO) play a critical role in fostering conditions for
How to restore US credibility in Africa
Despite the immense potential of U.S.-Africa relations, China has been more engaged with the continent