africa_focus

In an article published in the Feb. 19 edition of The East African Standard, Kenyan economist James Shikwati warns that...

When one of the world?s most recognizable names in financial services says that Africa presents ?the final frontier? for investors...

For decades, Africa?s officials and private-sector leaders have clamored for ?trade, not aid.? Increased trade through unfettered access to markets...

First posed some six years ago, the question was like a drumbeat that had no end. ?When are we going...

It?s an often repeated?and robustly denied?complaint that goes like this: For all their rhetoric about involving the African diaspora in...

Economic Outlook Sub-Saharan Africa enjoyed another strong year. ?It?s best period of sustained growth since independence,? states the International Monetary...

There?s nothing highbrow about the investment opportunity Franklin Alli proposes in his April 28 article in Nigeria?s Vanguard newspaper. If...

Lately there has been much talk about the diaspora?s involvement in Africa?s economic and social development. There?s even talk about...

It?s time to break ground for the permanent home of the Desmond Tutu Peace Centre. After more than 10 years,...