As Africa marks a decade since the adoption of Agenda 2063, its bold and ambitious seven aspirations have positioned the continent as a strong, united, resilient, and influential global player and partner. Reaffirming its Pan-Africanism and African renaissance plan, aspiration seven of Agenda 2063 underscores the importance of Africa’s unity and solidarity in the face… Continue reading Supported by China, Africa Strives to Become a Strong, Resilient and Influential Global Actor
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Nigeria and UNDP Launch Market Access Tool to Boost intra-African Trade
Nigeria and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have unveiled a strategic, data-driven Market Access Tool aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s trade competitiveness within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Market Intelligence Tool (MIT) is designed to provide Nigerian businesses with critical insights and data to support their expansion into key markets across Eastern… Continue reading Nigeria and UNDP Launch Market Access Tool to Boost intra-African Trade
Washington’s Disruptive Trade Wars Present Both Opportunities and Challenges to China and Africa
Borders that are crisscrossed more frequently by trade in goods and services are less likely to be besieged by soldiers and other armed elements, buttressing the fact that trade dividends are not just related to development, growth, and prosperity, but also include peace and mutual understanding through dialogue among civilisations. With the proliferation of regional… Continue reading Washington’s Disruptive Trade Wars Present Both Opportunities and Challenges to China and Africa
China–Africa Cooperation Provides Practical Solutions to Development Challenges and Strengthens Global Governance
Beginning with the landmark 1955 Bandung Conference, China and African nations embarked on a path of solidarity and cooperation. Over the past seven decades, guided by the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spirit of “solidarity, friendship, and cooperation,” both sides have explored independent development paths and confronted global challenges together. China’s successful… Continue reading China–Africa Cooperation Provides Practical Solutions to Development Challenges and Strengthens Global Governance
Unisa Launches Pioneering Multisectoral Forum at G20 Africa Investment Summit
The University of South Africa (Unisa) made history on 25 April 2025 by hosting the launch of the Academia-Public-Private-Diplomatic Corps Forum at the G20 Africa Investment Summit (AIS), a first-of-its-kind initiative to unite universities, governments, businesses, and diplomats in advancing Africa’s economic transformation. Themed “The Road to G20 Through Research, Innovation, and Collaboration in the… Continue reading Unisa Launches Pioneering Multisectoral Forum at G20 Africa Investment Summit
As Western countries, especially the US, look inward, China is advancing global cooperation
Since the start of its “going global” strategy in March 2000, China has pursued a more open approach to cooperation, backed by the aspiration for shared prosperity. Needless to say, this has not been without resistance. Indeed, there has been a wave of anxiety-driven economic policies in the West, particularly in the US. In contrast,… Continue reading As Western countries, especially the US, look inward, China is advancing global cooperation
The African continent no longer has the luxury of procrastination
Many African thinkers and experts have long spoken about the potential economic power of the continent and what should be done to realize this potential. Our leaders of yesteryear have clearly outlined a program of action meant to achieve the stated objectives. The internal strives within many countries that have pioneered this project impacted at… Continue reading The African continent no longer has the luxury of procrastination
Africa’s Agenda 2030: A Race Against Time Amidst Triumphs, Setbacks, and Global Headwinds
As the world crosses the midpoint of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) timeline, Africa stands at a pivotal moment. With just five years left to hit the ambitious targets of Agenda 2030, the continent faces a stark reality: progress is real but uneven, and the clock is ticking. Are Africa’s 54 nations on… Continue reading Africa’s Agenda 2030: A Race Against Time Amidst Triumphs, Setbacks, and Global Headwinds
China and Africa Need to Further Align Development Strategies to Realise the Immense Potential of Economic Cooperation
Humming factories, bustling ports, and shuttling merchants highlight the vibrancy of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation. Over the years, this partnership has grown significantly, optimising trade structures and fostering mutual development. This deepening collaboration is evident in China’s role as Africa’s largest bilateral trading partner for 15 consecutive years. During the first seven months of… Continue reading China and Africa Need to Further Align Development Strategies to Realise the Immense Potential of Economic Cooperation
Africa Faces a Bright Economic Outlook Despite Internal and External Challenges
It’s that time of the year again when we find ourselves reflecting on the year that was and the year ahead. On the African continent, many countries are still recovering from the aftershocks of the COVID-19 pandemic and are doing so amid a fraught geopolitical environment. These tensions have, to some extent, created hurdles in… Continue reading Africa Faces a Bright Economic Outlook Despite Internal and External Challenges