The capital Kigali, administrative and economic heart of the country. SHUTTERSTOCK
In April 1994, the ‘land of a thousand hills’ was plunged into bloodshed. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Tutsi genocide. Despite this trauma, the nation has risen again under the strong leadership of Paul Kagame. With an innovative economy and real international soft power. At the price, however, of authoritarianism and growing tensions with its neighbours.
Considered for a long time to be a gold mine, they are now being called into question. COP28 in Dubai failed to reach agreement on their regulation. Some see them as a false solution, while others are signing agreements with African countries left and right.
The 24 March election heralded a profound generational, social and political turning point. A rejection, as it were, of a model of economic emergence and "liberal" governance that only benefited the ‘elite’. It's a historic moment and a huge challenge for President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and his mentor Ousmane Sonko, now Prime Minister. Expectations will have to be met, while at the same time dealing with economic and strategic realities. We delve into the details.
Africa is central to the century's strategic challenges. This huge continent is home to almost 1.2 billion people, with a projected population of 2 billion by 2050. A developing continent, but one where the fight against poverty is a constant priority. A continent undergoing revolutionary urbanisation, which is overturning traditional social patterns, trade flows and the population's demands.
Africa Cup of Nations final game. It was a hot night on 11 February and the Alassane Ouattara stadium in Ebimpé erupted with joy. The Elephants were the champions after a thrilling match against Nigeria's Green Eagles.
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between Addis Ababa and Somaliland on January 1st, granting Ethiopia 'autonomous' access to the sea, is reshaping strategic dynamics in an already delicate region. Aboubaker Omar Hadi delves into the competitiveness and medium-term aspirations of Djibouti's port infrastructure.
Firmly at the helm, President Bola Tinubu and his government are carrying out sweeping reforms to raise the bar and restore Nigeria to its rightful place as the continent’s leader.
Mamadou Diagna Ndiaye, President of the Senegalese National Sports and Olympic Committee (CNOSS), and member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), travels the world with tenacity and enthusiasm. Especially since 2018, when Dakar was declared host city of the next Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to be held in 2026. The stakes are high.
Global agriculture is at a crossroads. The planet is home to 8 billion people, a total which the UN predicts will rise to 10 billion by 2050. At the same time global food insecurity is rising due to the unprecedented rate of soil degradation and the increased frequency and severity of climate shocks, the pandemic, and regional conflicts. To keep humanity fed, farmers will have to nearly double their output. And it is possible to do just this while at the same time making a significant contribution to combatting climate change by rewarding farmers for increasing the amount of carbon stored in the soil they cultivate.
Côte d’Ivoire’s economic capital and the planet’s third-largest French-speaking city is a never-ending worksite striving to correct the mistakes of the past while looking ahead towards the future. An urban planning challenge, a melting pot of cultures and peoples determined to forge a life in a megalopolis open to the high seas.
