Africa Renewal: August - November 2018
Cover Story
Africa set for a massive free trade area
Experts say the African Continental Free Trade Agreement is a game changer
Free Trade Area
Trading while caring for people and planet
Compliance standards can protect ecosystems
Trading while caring for people and planet
Compliance standards can protect ecosystems
Africa has phenomenal potential for intra-continental trade
— Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi
One-stop border post will boost trading
Southern African trader is cautiously optimistic about a free trade area
Infrastructure key to intra-African trade
West African traders demand investments in roads, rails and telecom
Textile Trade
Africa-made luxury loungewear takes on big brands
A 30-year-old sets up ‘Walls of Benin’ to export finished high quality garments from Africa to Europe
China-Africa
China’s ‘Little Africa’ losing its allure
A downturn in a Chinese city once bustling with African traders and brokers
Economic Development
Good governance is the solution to Africa’s problems
— Prof. Eddy Maloka
Elections
The evolving state of African elections
Twenty African countries to elect their leaders in 2018
Youth and Political Participation
Youth: Getting ready for public office
Young Africans celebrate the first fruit of ‘Not Too Young to Run’ Campaign
World Cup 2018
Lessons from Russia
What went wrong for Africa at the World Cup?
Sahel
Strengthening bonds in the Sahel
Confronting insecurity, joblessness, injustice and inequity could transform the region
Turning dry Sahel into land of opportunity
— Ibrahim Thiaw
Gender
Confronting sexual violence in schools
Countries and activists adopt tough measures to tackle the growing crisis
Women-led tech startups on the rise in Africa
Daunting obstacles remain in the tech industry
Genocide
Power Supply
Is Africa ready for nuclear energy?
Economic growth puts pressure on countries to go nuclear, but hurdles remain