Africa
African digital economy sees steady but uneven growth
The pandemic boosted not only the size but the quality of Africa's digital economy
AfricaSummits highlight Africa’s growing importance
The number of development summits focused on Africa has expanded significantly, as interest in the continent grows
AfricaAfrican Union post may aid Senegal leader's ambitions
Senegalese President Macky Sall is currently a little over halfway through his term as African Union chair
SenegalNew US Africa policy needs investment support
Secretary of State Antony Blinken unveiled the Biden’s administration’s new Africa strategy last month
United StatesJapan aims to get its African agenda back on track
The latest edition of Japan's triennial Africa development conference attempts a reset after the COVID-19 pandemic
JapanAfrica’s Great Green Wall project may lose momentum
The Great Green Wall aims to stop desertification by planting trees all the way from Senegal to Djibouti
AfricaNew US-Africa strategy will receive cautious welcome
The Biden administration has released its Africa strategy some 18 months after taking office
United StatesUS-Africa Leaders Summit may underwhelm
The Biden administration has announced a major summit for African leaders in Washington in December
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