Most sub-Saharan cities are ill prepared for rapid population growth For decades to come, sub-Saharan Africa’s economic and social future…
Browsing: AIF Issue 71
In the absence of alternatives, most jobs are informal Widespread recognition that the informal economy is expanding rather than declining…
Jacob Zuma’s toxic legacy President Jacob Zuma’s presidential style has undermined the South African constitution, the rule of law and…
Governments and multinationals must work together to stop illicit financial flows Mistrust between business and government is an abiding constraint…
Political violence denies countries the investment they need Conflict in Africa can result in economic devastation that lingers on far…
Is Julius Malema good for democracy? “Today was a great day for democracy,” said Julius Malema. It was August 21,…
The scourge of early and forced marriage Emelda Juan has packed a lifetime into less than two decades. The daughter…
Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, is still holding on When Uganda celebrated 50 years of independence on October, its…
At night, Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, is a study in contrast. Half of this West African city’s homes are swathed…
Africa’s cities groan under the weight of urbanisation Africa stands at a crucial juncture as its cities swell with a…
