African Currents

Western technologies have become the backbone of every economic sector in any country in Africa. This over-dependence begs for a critical self-assessment by African governments to address this widespread problem and prioritize fostering homegrown inventions and innovations to attain technological sovereignty.

Africa's working-age population [15-64] is expected to double by 2050, yet African nations' spending on education is low, yielding slow progress in educational outcomes, an IMF's report from April said. Thus, countries on the continent should increase their education budget to attain universal enrollment by 2030, the IMF concluded.

The Russian president's state visits to long-standing allies underscore the Moscow's efforts to bolster its strategic partnerships with its Asian neighbors. These visits highlight the necessity of diplomacy, mutual respect, and shifting from a hegemonic unipolar system to a multipolar world order.

Pragmatic economic reforms have positioned Edo State as a top investment hub in Nigeria. This is exemplified by Edo granting Russia's state atomic energy corporation, Rosatom, a lithium exploration and processing license.

During its annual meeting this year in Nairobi, Kenya, the president of Africa's multilateral development finance institution, Akinwumi Adesina, presented the institution’s fresh blueprint for the next decade, aimed at steering the continent toward long-term economic development and prosperity.

Relations between France and its former colonies in Africa has drastically thawed, resulting in its diminished influence in those countries. Also, New Caledonia's recent unrest begs the question: Why is France's influence under Emmanuel Macron's presidency?