Search results
Jul 15, 2015 · The establishment of colonial rule over the African interior (c. 1880-1900) reinforced Africa’s commodity export growth. Colonial control facilitated the construction of railways, induced large inflows of European investment, and forced profound changes in the operation of labour and land markets (Frankema and van Waijenburg 2012).
Feb 11, 2020 · Much will hinge on the performance of Africa’s largest economies – Egypt, Nigeria, and South Africa – and progress on making the African Continental Free Trade Area a functioning regional economic bloc.
Apr 28, 2024 · Last year, companies in the GCC announced 73 foreign direct investment projects in Africa worth more than $53 billon. This new economic partnership between the Gulf countries and Africa is expected to grow in value, thanks in part to the Africa Continental Free Trade Area. African leaders are among those attending this week's Special Meeting on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for ...
Sep 23, 2022 · Africa has the world’s greatest solar energy potential, World Bank data analysed by Statista shows. But investment is needed to harness this solar energy potential in Africa. Africa is one of the regions most at risk from climate change, although it only emits about 4% of greenhouse gas emissions globally.
Nov 21, 2023 · Africa leads the world in digital and mobile banking, providing financial inclusion to millions of previously unbanked people. Here are the facts.
Jul 12, 2023 · In the coming decades, Africa will become a pivotal player in international affairs. A confluence of the continent’s abundance of strategic resources, favourable demographics and attractive growth prospects may give its leaders leverage in modern affairs. The US-China rivalry and push for net-zero emissions will be key catalysts for ...
Aug 24, 2022 · Africa's start-up scene is led by just four countries: Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa. Image: REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja. 92% of Africa’s investment in tech is won by just four countries: Nigeria, Egypt, Kenya and South Africa. According to Disrupt Africa this is because their sizeable populations and large GDPs make them attractive ...
Oct 21, 2021 · Africa faced fewer COVID-19-related deaths than some early predictions suggested. Two of the main reasons behind this is our limited knowledge of the virus' behavior in different environments and also an underestimation of Africa's pandemic response. Below are some key findings from Africa's epidemic, in addition to what we can learn from these in preparation for future pandemics.
Sep 19, 2022 · By 2030, young Africans are expected to constitute 42% of global youth. Africa’s education programmes must be reimagined to nurture talent. For human development specialists, population growth is no laughing matter. By November 2022, the global population is projected to reach 8 billion, inspiring many analysts across the board to speculate ...
Feb 28, 2024 · Despite Africa's recent access to international markets, high interest rates and limited debt relief persist.
