Africa in 2024: A Year of Transformation, Challenges, and Resilience

Posted on Tue 10 December 2024 in Africa • Tagged with Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Malawi, Zambia, African Union, AU, Gabon, Niger, DRC, Rwanda

Political map of Africa.

As 2024 comes to a close, the African continent continues to showcase its dynamism, resilience, and challenges. From significant political events to economic shifts, here is an in-depth look at the most notable happenings across Africa this year.


1. Political Landscape: Shaping Democracy and Governance

A Year of Elections

2024 …


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US-Africa trade deal turns 25 next year: Agoa’s winners, losers and what should come next

Posted on Mon 13 May 2024 in Trade • Tagged with Africa, USA, AGOA, sub-Saharan Africa, US, South Africa, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Madagascar, Ethiopia, Ghana, Mali, Mozambique, Togo, Burundi, CAR, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gambia, Guinea-Bissau

AGOA Africa Map

Bedassa Tadesse, University of Minnesota Duluth

The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is a landmark piece of trade legislation enacted by the United States in 2000. Its goal is to promote economic growth, development and poverty reduction in sub-Saharan Africa by providing qualifying countries with duty-free access to the …


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