Global Economic Shifts and Africa’s 2025 Outlook
The year 2024 has been characterised by economic difficulties across the globe. Whether nations are affluent or struggling, they have...
Will Uganda become the hub of East Africa?
Positioned at the heart of East Africa, Uganda shares borders with five countries—DRC, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Its...
What are the reasons behind the dollar shortage in Africa?
The US dollar plays a pivotal role in global trade, accounting for 80 percent of international monetary transactions. This dominance...
How do Indian origin traders direct Madagascar trade?
I made a fresh trip to Madagascar last week, a place where I have been conducting business for a considerable...
How Putin won Africa after French left
As part of my business trip last week, I got a brief opportunity to explore Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina...
The growth of mobile money in Africa
The growth of mobile money in Africa is rapidly accelerating, driven by improved access to technology, challenges in accessing traditional...
ECOWAS at a crossroads?
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) comprises 15 nations located in the western region of the continent, including...
Friends with benefits: Is Africa falling into China’s ‘debt trap’ lap?
The period of geographical discoveries, also known as the Age of Discovery, was initiated by Portuguese and Spanish captains from...
Approaches to Strengthening the Nigerian Economy
At the beginning of 2022, I made a business trip to Lagos, the economic capital of Nigeria. During my stay,...
African Money is Feeling the Squeeze Due to US Interest Rates that Stay High
The majority of sub-Saharan African currencies have depreciated in comparison to the US dollar. Unfortunately, the most important reason for...
