Africa in Focus

Views on African politics, economics, and current affairs from the continent and beyond.

Small Business & Entrepreneurship Digital technologies could be key to boosting gains for African micro-entrepreneurs

Pierre Nguimkeu, Cedric Okou

October 10, 2025

Emerging Markets & Developing Economies Strength in numbers: Regional action for Africa’s positioning in critical minerals

Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez, Landry Signé, Vera Songwe

September 26, 2025

Emerging Markets & Developing Economies Africa can be in pole position for the critical minerals race

Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez, Landry Signé, Vera Songwe

September 24, 2025

Emerging Markets & Developing Economies Africa can provide a faster solution to US critical minerals needs

Ede Ijjasz-Vasquez, Landry Signé, Vera Songwe

September 22, 2025

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