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.
Feb 27, 2020 & argue that election reruns in Kenya and Malawi offer four lessons for other countries in the region.
Dec 21, 2019 & explain why fully inclusive national health systems are essential to meeting ambitious global goals.
Dec 12, 2019 argues that PAYGo business models may well be the key to inclusive development on the continent.
Dec 3, 2019 argues that the return of looted artifacts is a crucial step toward addressing colonialism's damaging legacy.
Nov 27, 2019 argues that the prevailing scholarly approach to the continent is based on ahistorical and dubious assumptions.
Nov 26, 2019 & explain how creating more opportunities for women could yield massive dividends for the entire continent.
All national leaders must put their country’s interests first, but the important question is how broadly or narrowly they define those interests. Both China and the US are responding to COVID-19 with an inclination toward short-term, zero-sum approaches, and too little attention to international institutions and cooperation.
