The African Century

Hippolyte Fofack urges policymakers to follow Ethiopia’s lead and invest in irrigation, mechanization, and fertilizers.

Hippolyte Fofack reflects on how Africa’s development paradox has led to entrenched poverty and environmental degradation.

Tsitsi Masiyiwa urges formal donors to do more to enhance the impact of the continent’s largest source of development funding.

Adekeye Adebajo examines the paradox that is hampering efforts, by the UN and others, to promote peace on the continent.

Odile Mackett highlights the discriminatory logic underlying the country’s inadequate public services.

Mark Malloch-Brown explains why the continent should be at the forefront of efforts to bring about international reforms.

Marit Kitaw explains how the continent can move beyond resource extraction to build green industry.

Senyo Ador & Wangari Muchiri urge private-sector actors to capitalize on the continent’s abundant renewable-energy potential.

Jaynisha Patel thinks the Russian warlord’s demise threatens rulers who have relied on his mercenaries to remain in power.