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Kenyans are encouraged to work abroad, but protection rights remain weak – new research The Kenyan government must look for ways to combine emigration with labour protections.

As more Kenyans are pushed to seek work abroad, a troubling gap remains between opportunity and the protections meant to keep them safe.

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Countries suffer when credit rating agencies lack data: how to fix the problem at source External assessors don’t always have a full view of a country’s creditworthiness.

Countries can be unfairly judged by credit rating agencies when data is missing or incomplete—driving up borrowing costs and limiting their ability to invest in development.

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Kenya’s counties get budgets to undo inequality – how it’s helped households Kenya’s devolution has led to tangible improvements in everyday life in places that had long been left behind.

Kenya’s new way of sharing public funds is helping reduce inequality and improve everyday life for families.

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Iran war: what African countries can do to get through the crisis and emerge in a better place The sad truth is that African countries cannot avoid being harmed by the current Gulf war. But they can make efforts to emerge from the crisis in a better place.

A distant war is already hitting Africa’s economies and security—here’s how countries can navigate the shocks and come out stronger.

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Kenya’s new infrastructure fund is long overdue – but design flaws could limit its impact The Infrastructure Fund’s architecture undermines the expectation of full autonomy from political and executive meddling.

Kenya’s long-awaited infrastructure fund could unlock major investment—but design flaws, governance risks and political interference may limit its impact.

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Economic policy in South Africa neglects informal traders: 5 focus areas to support the sector Traders in the informal economy need a supportive ecosystem so they can move beyond survival and contribute to local growth and development.

South Africa’s economic policies often overlook informal traders—yet better support for this vital sector could boost livelihoods, jobs and inclusive growth.

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China is helping build Africa’s cities, but its approach sidelines local urban planners and residents Chinese-funded infrastructure projects in African cities are driven by the national elites and therefore do not necessarily lead to community-level improvements.

China is helping build Africa’s fast-growing cities—but critics warn its top-down approach often sidelines local planners and communities.

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Development finance in Africa: economist explains how private savings could be unlocked Africa does not lack household savings, but only a small share of these are placed in formal institutions.

Africa faces a massive funding gap—experts argue that unlocking domestic private savings, not just foreign aid, could be key to financing the continent’s development.

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Africa needs to fight for a better deal on world trade rules: it should lead the charge on these 3 priorities at this week’s WTO meeting African countries face unfair trade rules, delayed decisions and weak support, leaving them exporting raw goods and losing out economically.

Africa has a rare chance to shape global trade rules at the WTO – but only if it pushes a clear, united agenda on development, agriculture and fairer terms.

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Bad rural roads in South Africa aren’t just a technical problem – they block people’s rights: report Infrastructure reflects political choices.

Bad rural roads in South Africa do more than hinder travel – they cut people off from healthcare, education and other basic rights.

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South Africa’s gig economy workers set to get more protection under planned labour law reforms South Africa is proposing to extend labour and social protections to platform workers.

South Africa is moving to close gaps in labour law that have left gig workers exposed – with reforms that could reshape platform work.

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Oil price surge is hurting African economies: scholars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa take stock The universal fear is the effect the rise in prices is having on fuel, a staple commodity in every one of the countries for ordinary people as well as industries.

A surge in global oil prices is hitting African economies hard – with rising fuel costs feeding inflation and squeezing households across the continent.

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Senegal’s crisis: why debt restructuring may be the least bad option The lessons learned from this crisis must extend beyond Senegal and lead to greater debt transparency and banking supervision in the region.

Senegal faces mounting debt pressures with no easy way out – making restructuring the least bad option despite its risks.

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Climate finance has failed Africa twice over – how to fix it The most important thing to do is to lower the cost of capital for African countries.

Africa faces a climate crisis now, not in the future, as floods, droughts and extreme heat devastate communities and overwhelm fragile infrastructure.

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China’s new tariff-free regime for Africa: the potential upside and downside China’s zero tariff regime has the potential to boost trade between African countries and lead to better coordination.

China plans to remove tariffs on imports from 53 African countries. The move could widen market access for African exports – but whether it supports industrialisation is less clear.

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How do women entrepreneurs survive in Ghana’s informal economy? We went to a local market to ask them Supporting women in Ghana’s informal economy would strengthen local markets, reduce economic precarity and ensure more inclusive economic growth.

Inside a bustling market in Accra, women traders share the realities, risks and resilience behind running a business in Ghana’s informal economy.

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Power cuts are the new normal in Kenya – what went wrong and how to fix it Kenya’s electricity instability is not one problem – it’s an interaction between network capacity and system reliability.

Kenya faces daily power cuts as demand nears grid limits. President Ruto says evening outages are needed to stabilise supply. ⚡

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Nigeria’s crypto boom isn’t just about technology – trust plays a role in the local gadget trade with China Crypto works in Nigeria because of very human networks of trust.

A Lagos trader pays for 500 smartphones in China using Binance. The transaction takes minutes, not weeks. 📱

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China in Africa: investment and trade work well when there’s strong oversight, and badly when there isn’t Strong institutions ensure that foreign investment supports sustainable growth rather than environmental decay.

China’s investments now shape Africa’s development, but their impact depends on local institutions. Some projects support greener growth, others raise concerns. 🌍

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The Iran war and global trade: will the Cape route become the new normal? Dangerous events forcing shipping companies to sail along the Cape sea route are increasing in frequency.

Military action in the Middle East has exposed the fragility of global shipping, with insurers and carriers reconsidering routes around Africa. 🚢

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Women farmers in South Africa pay the cost of broken irrigation systems – the story of one cooperative Women farmers in KwaZulu-Natal have had to abandon their fields because the government has failed to maintain irrigation systems built in the apartheid era.

Despite promises of support, women farmers in KwaZulu-Natal face land loss as crumbling infrastructure makes agriculture unsustainable. 🚜

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Women and wealth: what stands in their way and how to overcome it Financial literacy gives women the knowledge, confidence and skills to engage in financial decision-making.

Wealth isn’t just about income—factors like race, class, and education combine to shape who gets ahead and who’s left behind. 💼

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South Africa’s economy is picking up, but hasn’t reached a turning point yet – economist If growth is the metric that counts, this is not yet the turning point that will deliver rising living standards and jobs for all.

South Africa’s 2026 budget signals a turning point: debt stabilises, confidence grows, and infrastructure investment is set to rise. 📈

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South Africa’s move to greener energy is creating new jobs, but benefits aren’t evenly spread A just transition to a green economy with broad growth in employment will require deliberate efforts.

South Africa’s green transition is creating new jobs, yet many remain excluded as unemployment, especially among youth, stays stubbornly high. 🌱

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South Africa’s minibus taxi industry runs on social bonds – reform must accept this Reform must recognise that the sector’s social capital is its strength and its weakness.

South Africa’s minibus taxis carry millions daily, yet the industry runs on trust and unwritten rules rather than formal contracts. 🚐

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Trump’s tariffs have gutted Agoa’s duty‑free promise: our model shows how Agoa’s effectiveness was limited even before US tariffs started changing unpredictably.

The US has imposed a 15% surcharge on most imports from sub-Saharan Africa, despite the Agoa trade programme’s extension. 📉

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Africa’s public finances are in a mess: a new book explains why and what to do Public finance is the means through which societies either raise living standards or entrench dependence.

Public money is not government money—it’s yours. Lyla Latif’s new book explores how Africa can better govern its finances. 📚

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Sand mining and Kenya’s building boom: better rules are needed, but not from the top down Working within existing informal regulations in Kenya’s sand industry would help boost livelihoods and inclusion.

Working within existing informal regulations in Kenya’s sand industry would help boost livelihoods and inclusion.

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Mediation can speed up justice in South Africa: legal scholar makes the case Mediation is deeply rooted in the country’s approach to conflict and social dialogue.

Mediation offers hope for South Africa’s fractured communities, easing disputes before violence or lengthy court battles erupt. 🤝

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Ramaphosa and a stable electricity system in South Africa: the devils are in the detail If conditions for private investment in the transmission infrastructure are not put in place, it’s likely that loadshedding will return in 2029.

Energy reform in South Africa sparks hope, but the real challenge lies in the complex details yet to be resolved. ⚡

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