Economy

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The Rise of Global Africa: Why Afreximbank is betting billions on the Caribbean

President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana inspecting a 2,492-carat rough diamond, representing African economic sovereignty and resource ownership.

Independence Now: What Drake’s Exit Strategy Reveals About Africa’s Fight for Economic Sovereignty

Trevor Noah stands with a diverse group of African leaders and innovators on stage at the African Markets Conference, discussing the continent's economic future.

The $4 Trillion Blueprint: Africa’s Capital Moment is Here

Collage of young African fashion influencers on social media, representing the high demand for global brands among Gen Z consumers in Africa.

The African Shopper and The Cart They Cannot Check Out

Expansive view of the Stellenbosch wine region in South Africa, with rolling vineyards, green trees, and dramatic mountains under a partly cloudy sky

Wine, Culture, and the Power of Global Movement

A visionary young African farmer kneeling in a large cabbage field during a vibrant sunset, representing African food systems innovation and youth entrepreneurship.

Beyond the Boardroom: How African-Led Innovation is Rewriting the Future of Food

A stylish young African woman in a vibrant red suit viewing contemporary paintings at a modern art exhibition, representing the growth of Africa's creative economy.

Beyond Extraction: How Arts and Culture Could Be Part of Africa’s Development Story

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and global finance leaders at a World Economic Forum panel discussing the international economy

Beyond the Rules-Based Myth: Navigating a Post-Universal World

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The Creative Economy as a Soft Power tool: How Africa Can Shape Global Influence Through Culture and Capital

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