Despite political independence, Africa’s economies remain tied to foreign currencies, sparking renewed calls for financial sovereignty at the UPSA Annual Leadership Lecture.
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...
The Journey
Modernization is a universal cause that affects all of humanity. There is no single paradigm or solution to modernization. The nature and rate...
Visualize a modern highway active with trade, not just spanning a single nation but stretching and winding across continents, over rugged mountains, through cities,...
The trillion-dollar infrastructure vision
Over the last decades, China has been at the forefront of championing multiple global initiatives, including the Global Development Initiative, the...
China’s zero-tariff policy for African exports from May 2026 could drive more than trade: it may spark industrial development and shift Africa toward higher-value production.