International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Calls for action to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development. Developing structural solutions that go beyond aid to create sustainable livelihoods for all Africans.
5 Financing Models African Investors Should Be Watching
byThe Insight Desk• Oct 2, 2025
Many African startups collapsed chasing Silicon Valley’s playbook; these five financing models show investors where real growth and steady returns lie.
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What Happens When Women Control the Money? Africa Is Finding Out
byJessica Ireju• Aug 21, 2025
Evidence shows that when women gain financial agency, poverty drops and communities grow stronger. Here’s how it’s happening.
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Can Tunisia’s Jobs Plan Deliver on Its Promise?
byAdetola Adetayo• Aug 12, 2025
Youth unemployment is soaring past 40%, yet parts of Tunisia’s National Employment Strategy show signs of hope. From rural training fixes to SME-friendly reforms, here’s what could turn policy from paper to paychecks.
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The Financial System That Works Without Banks
byThelma Ideozu• Jul 30, 2025
Across Africa, rural communities are building informal networks that lend, save, and support without interest rates or paperwork.
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As Global Aid Shrinks, Ethiopia and Somalia Fight to Keep Malnourished Children Alive
byBlossom Amena• Jul 27, 2025
Foreign funding cuts have gutted nutrition programs across East Africa. Ethiopia is testing local solutions. Somalia is still waiting, and thousands of children are being left behind.
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Africa Grows the World’s Best Coffee. So Why Don’t Africans Drink It?
byTomi Abe• Jun 26, 2025
While most African coffee is shipped abroad, energy drinks dominate at home. Reclaiming coffee culture could fuel local economies and shift who truly profits from the beans.
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The Hustle Economy That Keeps Harare Moving
byAdetola Adetayo• Jun 2, 2025
From street stalls to repair shops, Zimbabwe's informal workers are proving that hustle is more than survival; it's the city's engine.
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