Africa’s economic rise is a world-changing development, but the sources of its emerging strength – and lingering weaknesses – are little understood. With support from the Mastercard Foundation, The African Century provides a unique platform for debate about the vital issues shaping African societies.
Jun 24, 2020 offers six reasons why the continent may defy gloomy economic predictions stemming from the COVID-19 crisis.
Jun 12, 2020 says opponents of authoritarian regimes should focus on building popular movements rather than institutions.
Jun 5, 2020 & show how better roads and trucks are essential to enable the continent to weather the COVID-19 crisis.
Jun 4, 2020 , et al. offer four reasons why maintaining spending on schools will help the continent to tackle the pandemic.
May 29, 2020 touts the government's approach in tackling the pandemic as a model other African countries can apply.
May 27, 2020 draws lessons from Uganda's success at safeguarding displaced populations during the COVID-19 crisis.
Not long ago, America was the unchallenged global hegemon. But as inept leadership fuels an alarming surge in COVID-19 cases amid deepening economic distress and nationwide protests against systemic racism and police violence, many are wondering whether the US can govern itself, much less lead the world.
