Most of sub-Saharan Africa’s cities are ill prepared for the rapid and dramatic population increase that will occur by 2035 For decades to come, sub-Saharan Africa’s economic and social future will be shaped by one of...
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Nigeria requires coherent economic governance to leverage trade potential
Policy recommendations Nigeria needs to frame stronger state-corporate coordination on economic policymaking, with a central harmonization role given to a coordinating minister for coherence and strategic clarity. An...
Africa’s presidents in profile
Most African countries today are ruled by presidents. Some have notorious profiles as tyrants, while others enjoy respect as democrats. This compilation of brief overviews of their careers shows who’s who. ALGERIA:...
African leaders and the Panama Papers
While the involvement of Africans in the Panama Papers scandal has been described as ‘jaw dropping’, the revelations have resulted in very little action being taken In February this year Jürgen Mossack and Ramón...
African presidential systems and how to fix them
The continent’s systems of governance are evolving, but a transnational approach may be needed to ensure a system that works for the citizenry In Africa, by 2005, about 40 countries had introduced...
Who replaces No 1?
As the pressure mounts on president Jacob Zuma, the race to take over the South African presidency is anything but clear-cut Although the ruling African National Congress (ANC) has downplayed reports of a leadership...
