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Summit of the Future

Building Tomorrow: How the UN Summit of the Future is Redefining Global Action

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The UN Summit of the Future, held in September 2024, marked a pivotal moment in the international community’s efforts to address the most pressing global challenges of the 21st century. By adopting the Pact for the Future, this summit aimed to revitalize multilateralism, reform key global institutions, and set a transformative agenda for peace, security, […]

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The Africa Factbook

Recommended: The Africa Factbook – A Comprehensive Resource for Africa’s History and Achievements

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The Africa Factbook, a joint initiative by the African Union (AU) and the Book of African Records, stands as an indispensable reference for anyone interested in the rich and diverse history, culture, and achievements of Africa. This comprehensive resource is carefully curated to provide factual, well-researched information that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about the continent.

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The African Union’s Credit Rating Agency Initiative

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The African Union (AU) is set to launch its own credit rating agency, by 2025, a move driven by long-standing concerns that the existing global rating agencies—Moody’s, Fitch, and S&P Global Ratings—do not fairly assess the risk of lending to African countries. This new agency, the African Credit Rating Agency (ACRA), aims to provide more

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Economic Diversification in Africa: Overcoming Reliance on Primary Industry for Sustainable Growth

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Over the years, Africa’s economic landscape has been characterised by heavy reliance on primary industry and primary sector exports. As the continent developed, primary industry has become the backbone of the wider African economy and employs a significant portion of the continent’s workforce. Historical focus on these industries, particularly agriculture and fossil fuels (to name

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A focus on migration

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The International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s flagship World Migration Report aims to clarify and demystify global migration trends with accurate, evidence-based information. This IOM initiative is crucial as migration often suffers from widespread misinformation and politicization, leading to distorted public perceptions. Key Points from the World Migration Report: Global Scope of Migration: The report details

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Navigating Troubled Waters: The Impact of Red Sea Attacks on Africa’s Maritime Security

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Recent maritime attacks in the Red Sea and Western Indian Ocean have underscored the fragility of Africa’s maritime infrastructure, with broad implications for the continent’s economy, security, and environmental health. These incidents have exposed critical vulnerabilities, leading to disruptions in global trade, increased insurance costs, and significant fiscal challenges, particularly for nations like Egypt reliant

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Unlocking Africa’s Potential: Intra-African Trade

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The Economic Commission for Africa’s recent report sheds light on the progress and challenges of regional integration in Africa. With global trade share under 3%, it’s clear that African nations need to bolster intra-continental trade to unlock economic potential. In 2022, intra-African trade accounted for approximately 15% of Africa’s total global trade​ (tralac)​. Strategies for

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