McEva Temofe is a renowned leader in Africa's economic development landscape. As the founder and convener of the African ...

The 2026 edition of the World Economic Forum opens on 19 January against a backdrop of heightened global tension. Which African heads of state and decision-makers will be there to influence debates on ...

President Samia Suluhu Hassan is expected to attend the 2026 World Governments Summit (WGS) and the launch of the Global ...

The UN expects East Africa to lead Africa’s growth in 2026, powered by Ethiopia’s reform push and Kenya’s diversified economy ...

Africa's growth could outpace Asia's for the first time in 2026, figures from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggest, as the continent's population continues to rise fast. Some countries are ...

Mamadou Coulibaly, the newly appointed head of the African Development Bank Group's Country Office in the Central African ...

Africa has yet to create the conditions that would help promising young economists become internationally recognised scholars ...

TANZANIA has solidified its standing in Africa’s financial landscape, ranking third on the continent for macroeconomic ...

Mapi Gloricien lies in his mother’s arms in a hospital in Kinshasa, among the fastest-growing cities on Earth. Just days old, he’s one of an estimated 4.5 million children expected to be born in the ...

Improved macroeconomic stability supports growth, but monetary and fiscal policy space is limited The Economic Commission for ...

BY HALO HASSAN SAEED As 2026 unfolds, the international system is undergoing a quiet but profound realignment.