In the intricate and often volatile political landscape of many African nations, the dominance of entrenched political duopolies poses formidable challenges for new political movements striving to establish themselves as credible alternatives.…
Is FOCAC merely a strategic façade designed to influence global perceptions, or does it genuinely foster substantial cooperation and development? A story that began long before the establishment of FOCAC in 2000…
On 18 July, 2024, I attended the 2024 ECOSOCC Citizens Forum on Democracy & Institutional Resilience at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, Ghana. The discussions were lively and insightful, but one pressing…
In the realm of global geopolitics and economic development, the relationship between China and Africa has emerged as one of the most dynamic and consequential of the 21st century. Central to this…
In recent months, the African continent has witnessed a surge in youth-led protests that echo the fervour of historical movements for change. From the #EndSARS protests in Nigeria to the #RejectFinanceBill2024 protests…
In my previous article of the trade series we examined the potential role of a Ministry of Integration in facilitating the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Now,…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) powered by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, an agency under the African Union is poised to transform the economic landscape of Africa…
The Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, FOCAC is and continues to be a leading plurilateral mechanism for Africa’s engagement with China since it was first held and established in 2000. Twenty-four years later,…
The world’s number one industrial powerhouse, China, has recently been stretched to respond to claims of overcapacity by the United States and European allies. It is now a known fact that China…
Our biggest challenge in this new century is to take an idea that seems abstract – sustainable development- and turn it into a reality for all the world`s people. ———Kofi Annan, former…
There is no act too small, no act too bold. The history of social change is the history of millions of actions, small and large, coming together at critical points to create…
In the years leading up to 2000, Africa faced numerous challenges, including civil wars, diseases, and a crippling debt burden. The continent, often labeled as “hopeless,” became increasingly unattractive to its traditional…