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The AU says its neutral on the Russia-Ukraine war. Its actions say otherwise

The AU's actions on the Russian invasion of Ukraine do not demonstrate true neutrality.

Small cannabis producers the losers in policy changes across Africa

The global legal cannabis industry projected to grow to nearly US$200 billion by 2028 and 10 African countries have passed…

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine adds to food price hikes, hunger in Africa

It now costs Ayan Hassan Abdirahman twice as much as it did just a few months ago to buy the…

Nigeria: Sachetising Africa’s largest economy

High poverty and inflation rates in Nigeria are leading many businesses, including those in tech, to adopt sachet marketing to…

Africa’s local knowledge can help address global crises. Here is how 

The world’s two-year struggle against COVID-19 has shown how critical the knowledge and participation of local communities can be in…

Group buying is a game changer in Ghana’s real estate. Here is how it works

Buyers are looking to grow their numbers to build cumulative bargaining power

The IMF’s comeback across Africa

COVID-19 and the Ukraine war have set the scene for rapprochement and a new era of engagement.

No chance Zimbabwe’s 2023 elections will be competitive or fair

Despite the emergence of CCC, Zimbabwe's political playing field is as unbalanced as under Robert Mugabe.

Africa’s urban planners face huge corruption pressures

Understanding and tackling corruption at the city-scale is crucial because cities are increasingly becoming home to much of the global…

Africa in debt distress: biggest problems, and ways forward

African states now owe more money to a broader range of creditors