Our reports on the state of Africa’s economy highlight progress and challenges in promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, productive employment opportunities, and ensuring decent work for all.
Economic Growth
While most African coffee is shipped abroad, energy drinks dominate at home. Reclaiming coffee culture could fuel local economies and shift...
From boardrooms to village markets, ESG frameworks often clash with daily realities that don’t fit into global scorecards.
From street stalls to repair shops, Zimbabwe's informal workers are proving that hustle is more than survival; it's the city's engine.
High visa rejection rates, lost millions, and stalled dreams—young Africans face a mobility crisis that’s less about documents and more about...
How eco-tourism and community initiatives are driving economic recovery and healing in post-conflict African nations—but only if done ethically.
Millions of African creators are building careers online, but low payouts, platform restrictions, and missing infrastructure make real financial success harder...
Africa’s biggest trade deal promises economic growth, but weak regulations and rapid industrial expansion could trigger an environmental crisis. What’s the...
Passion fuels joy and chaos—one match can dissolve borders while another can ignite decades-old tensions. How much unity is real?
Millions of women suffer in silence as gender-based violence disrupts lives, economies, and security—why is the world still failing them?
For centuries, African women have crafted shea butter by hand—now, as global demand soars, who truly benefits from this billion-dollar industry?
Limited funding and high capital costs hinder Africa’s clean energy expansion. Dr. Eyitemi Fasanu explores solutions to bridge the investment gap.
The 2004 reform empowered Moroccan women with new legal rights, yet persistent cultural barriers and uneven enforcement still hinder progress.
Millions live without clean water, facing daily struggles for survival—what happens when this basic need is denied?
Foreign investments dominate Africa’s solar projects, but are local communities gaining control, or is history repeating itself?
When you step into a fitness class, you’re not just moving your body—you’re building bonds and lifting collective spirits.
