Africa’s jobless youth cast a shadow over economic growth Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 14 March 2017 In most African countries, youth unemployment ‘occurs at a rate more than twice that for adults’.
Lagos now wears a new look Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 11 April 2016 City transforming from chaos of traffic congestion, rickety buses and pickpockets.
Africa’s economy set for dramatic changes Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 7 August 2014 An interview with Carlos Lopes, the executive secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa.
Africa’s natural resources no longer a curse? Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 10 April 2014 African leaders take action that could transform the mining sector.
Light at the end of the tunnel Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 4 April 2014 Africa’s promising power sector is generating interest in renewable sources.
Nursing Sierra Leone’s agricultural sector back to health Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 20 February 2014 The government is urging Sierra Leoneans to decrease their over reliance on rice by eating other crops.
Most African countries will be middle income by 2040, says Carlos Lopes Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 23 July 2013 Carlos Lopes, executive secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa, shares his thoughts on Africa’s current economic situation.
A new burst of energy in industrial activity Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 22 July 2013 Industrialisation cannot be considered a luxury but a necessity for the continent’s development.
Africa’s youth: a ‘ticking time bomb’ or an opportunity? Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 3 May 2013 The story of Africa’s worrisome youth unemployment is often told alongside the story of the continent’s fast and steady economic growth.
China in the heart of Africa Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 2 December 2012 “China’s gift to Africa.” The new headquarters of the African Union, is so called because China picked up the US$200 million tab for the state-of-the-art complex.
African economies capture world attention, but still a long way to go Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 12 August 2012 Undoubtedly Africa is still bedevilled by poverty, with half of its people living on less than $2 a day. However, its economic growth over the past decade has been striking.
