Insights, Opinion & Interviews

How Africa can self-finance its economic recovery
Covid-19 is hitting the continent hard, but strategies such as asset recycling, continued digitalisation, and stronger regional integration can help ensure that Africa is strong enough to fight back.
Opinion by Alain Ebobissé
Africa needs urgent investment in coronavirus treatments
As wealthy nations make orders to reserve Covid-19 treatments to protect their populations, the developing world risks being left behind.
When will our governments learn that African lives matter?
Across the world, countries and organisations are getting away with treating Africans as less than human. African governments must do more to protect the lives of their citizens.
Opinion by Gyude Moore
Broadband is as important as building roads, says Ecobank Chairman Alain Nkontchou
Alain Nkontchou was appointed Chairman of Ecobank Transnational Inc in June. In an exclusive interview he discusses the impact of Covid-19 on African economies.
IMF special drawing rights offer Africa a lifeline
African economies, hit simultaneously by Covid-19 and low commodity prices, are facing a deadly liquidity crisis as governments desperately try to shore up crumbling economies. But, as Hippolyte Fofack explains, there is a neat solution to their problems – IMF Special Drawing Rights.
Opinion by Dr Hippolyte Fofack
Admassu Tadesse: African economies must redouble efforts to diversify in wake of Covid-19
Trade and Development Bank CEO Admassu Tadesse talks about the impact of Covid-19 on Africa’s economy and the bank’s plans for the future.
Pandemic only strengthens our resolve to support Nigerian MSMEs, says BOI’s Olukayode Pitan
The MD of BOI underlines the bank's commitment to supporting enterprises.
Wamkele Mene: Africa is fully committed to AfCFTA despite delay to start date
In an exclusive interview, the newly elected secretary-general of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, stresses that despite delay, the continent is still fully committed to the AFCFTA
Global solidarity collapses over access to coronavirus testing kits and vaccines, says Africa CDC director
As rich nations outcompete poorer countries in the race to obtain critical equipment to fight Covid-19, John Nkengasong, director of Africa CDC, calls for greater global solidarity
John Nkengasong in conversation
Pace of renewables uptake will vary across Africa, says CEO of PIDG
In its mission to support infrastructure development, PIDG is strongly committed to sustainability. But, as CEO Philippe Valahu tells Dr Desné Masie, not all countries have the option of going to 100% renewable energy tomorrow
Phillipe Valahu in conversation