South Africa

Report

The impact of COVID-19 on industries without smokestacks in South Africa

Zaakhir Asmal and Christopher Rooney

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Election officials work at computers at a tallying center in Nairobi, Kenya.

TechStream

How African states can tackle state-backed cyber threats

Nathaniel Allen and Noëlle van der Waag-Cowling

Thursday, July 15, 2021

A branch of South African clothing and homeware retailer Mr Price is seen in Cape Town, South Africa, November 26, 2020. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings

Future Development

South Africa after COVID-19—light at the end of a very long tunnel

Wolfgang Fengler, Marie-Francoise Nelly, Indermit Gill, Benedicte Baduel, and Facundo Cuevas

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

A health worker holds a vial of the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, at the Munsieville Care for the Aged Centre outside Johannesburg, South Africa May 17, 2021. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

Africa in Focus

Africa in the news: COVID-19 vaccine update, Kenya’s High Court ruling, and natural resource update

Christina Golubski, Tamara White, and Leo Holtz

Saturday, May 22, 2021

Reports

Women pick unwanted coffee beans from the final product just before packaging in Holiso cooperative of Shebedino district in Sidama, Ethiopia November 30, 2018. Picture taken November 30, 2018. REUTERS/Maheder Haileselassie - RC1A79217960

Report

Supporting small informal businesses to improve the quality of jobs in Africa

Ahmadou Aly Mbaye

Tuesday, October 8, 2019

A cargo train is launched to operate on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) line constructed by the China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) and financed by Chinese government in Kenya's coastal city of Mombasa, May 30, 2017. REUTERS/Stringer TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC18EA14A4B0

Report

Understanding China’s Belt and Road infrastructure projects in Africa

David Dollar

September 2019

Demonstrators shout slogans against Jair Bolsonaro, far-right lawmaker and presidential candidate of the Social Liberal Party (PSL), during a protest called "dictatorship never again" in Sao Paulo, Brazil October 10, 2018. The poster (R) reads: "Fight for democracy!" REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli - RC12E4A0D820

Global Governance & Politics

Rising democracies, burden-sharing, and the international liberal order

Ted Piccone

February 2019

People queue to cast their vote at a polling station during a presidential election re-run in Gatundu, Kenya October 26, 2017. REUTERS/Siegfried Modola - RC17AAEA3B20

Report

The power of demonstration: To increase resilience, democracy must be shown to work

Ken Opalo

February 2019

Shoppers walk during the opening of the 'Mall of Africa' in Midrand outside Johannesburg, South Africa April 28, 2016. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko - D1AETAYSBVAB

Developing Economies

Africa’s consumer market potential

Landry Signé

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Blog Posts

Africa in Focus

Africa in the news: Wildlife, Horn of Africa, and infrastructure updates

Christina Golubski, Leo Holtz, and Tamara White

Saturday, May 15, 2021

File photo - Chad, Ennedi, Amdjarass, arrival of President Idriss Deby with his wife in his native village and official welcome at the airport. Chads President Idriss Deby has died while visiting troops on the front line of a fight against northern rebels, an army spokesman said on Tuesday, the day after Deby was declared the winner of a sixth term in office. Deby's campaign said on Monday that he was headed to the front lines to join troops battling "terrorists". Photo by Pascal Avenet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Africa in Focus

Africa in the news: President Déby of Chad dies; Kenya, DRC sign trade and security deals; and Cape Town survives massive fire

Tamara White, Leo Holtz, and Christina Golubski

Saturday, April 24, 2021

FILE PHOTO: Mohamed Bazoum sits at his pollitical party headquarters in Niamey, September 14, 2013. The ruling party's candidate, Bazoum, will enter Sunday's presidential run-off vote as the favourite to succeed outgoing Mahamadou Issoufou REUTERS/Joe Penney/File Photo

Africa in Focus

Africa in the news: Updates on natural resources, and politics in Niger, Djibouti, Benin, and Chad

Christina Golubski, Leo Holtz, and Tamara White

Saturday, April 10, 2021

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Events

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Experts

Indermit Gill

Nonresident Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development

Landry Signé

Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Africa Growth Initiative

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Haroon Bhorat

Nonresident Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Africa Growth Initiative

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Multimedia

FILE PHOTO: A money changer counts Nigerian currency notes for a customer in Nigeria's commercial capital, Lagos, Nigeria March 16, 2020. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja/File Photo

Podcast Episode

How Africa can emerge stronger after COVID-19

Aloysius Uche Ordu and Fred Dews

Friday, February 5, 2021

Container ships wait to load and offload goods in port in Cape Town, South Africa.

Global Economy

Africa’s roadmap for long-term economic growth

Landry Signé and David Dollar

Monday, June 29, 2020

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games - Closing Ceremony - Carrara Stadium - Gold Coast, Australia - April 15, 2018. Jessie Lartey of Ghana, Roilya Ranaivosoa of Mauritius, Jenito Guezane of Mozambique, Esther Oyama of Nigeria and Esther Oyama of Nigeria carry the national flags as they walk among athletes and staff members. REUTERS/David Gray

Podcast Episode

Challenges and opportunities for Africa’s next decade

Brahima Sangafowa Coulibaly and Fred Dews

Friday, January 24, 2020

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South Africa

The impact of COVID-19 on industries without smokestacks in South Africa

How African states can tackle state-backed cyber threats

South Africa after COVID-19—light at the end of a very long tunnel

Africa in the news: COVID-19 vaccine update, Kenya’s High Court ruling, and natural resource update

Reports

Supporting small informal businesses to improve the quality of jobs in Africa

Understanding China’s Belt and Road infrastructure projects in Africa

Rising democracies, burden-sharing, and the international liberal order

The power of demonstration: To increase resilience, democracy must be shown to work

Africa’s consumer market potential

Blog Posts

Africa in the news: Wildlife, Horn of Africa, and infrastructure updates

Africa in the news: President Déby of Chad dies; Kenya, DRC sign trade and security deals; and Cape Town survives massive fire

Africa in the news: Updates on natural resources, and politics in Niger, Djibouti, Benin, and Chad

Events

The future of peacekeeping in Africa

How Africa is tackling COVID-19

The state of human rights in Africa

Experts

Indermit Gill

Nonresident Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development

Landry Signé

Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Africa Growth Initiative

Haroon Bhorat

Nonresident Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development, Africa Growth Initiative

Multimedia

How Africa can emerge stronger after COVID-19

Africa’s roadmap for long-term economic growth

Challenges and opportunities for Africa’s next decade

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