Today, Sub-Saharan Africa’s most valuable resource isn’t buried beneath the earth—it lies in its people. However, the potential of generations is being stifled by a critical lack of investment in human capital, which encompasses the skills, education, health, income,...
The Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS, established in 1975, celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 28, 2025. This significant milestone presents a valuable opportunity to assess its accomplishments, challenges, and prospects in three key areas: economic...
The Economic Community of West African States established in 1975 through the Treaty of Lagos stands as a crucial alliance uniting 15 nations (now 12 nations) across West Africa with a dedicated focus on enhancing economic integration within the region. As the years...
Over 500 delegates, comprising Heads of State, Ministers of Finance, Central Bank Governors, development partners, and civil society representatives, assembled in Lomé on 12 May 2025 for the inaugural African Union Debt Conference, under the theme Africa’s...
The political boundaries in Sub-Saharan Africa pose significant obstacles to genuine development, mirroring the colonial economies and political structures that were imposed during that era. These borders, established during the Berlin Conference of 1884-85, were...
