Artificial Intelligence
Africa’s AI Skills Push Must Protect Entry-Level Work
Dr. Gleb Tsipursky argues that Africa’s AI skills agenda should preserve entry-level work as a pathway through which young people gain judgment,…
Tag: Governance
Africa
Ghana Backs Jamaica’s Petition to King Charles III as Mahama Renews Call for Reparatory Justice
President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana supports Jamaica’s petition to King Charles III on slavery and reparatory justice, strengthening Africa-Caribbean cooperation on…
Africa
Cape Town’s Data-Centre Expansion Is Moving Faster Than Its Water and Energy Rules
Cape Town’s approval of land-use changes for two proposed Equinix data centres has raised questions about water, electricity and regulation of hyperscale…
Africa
Kenya Charts Path Towards Coordinated Digital Platform Governance
UNESCO says Kenyan regulators and civil-society organisations are refining a coordinated framework for digital-platform governance, following technical workshops held in June and…
Africa
Côte d’Ivoire’s New Investment Platform Tests Whether Better Data Can Improve Economic Policy
Côte d’Ivoire has launched a digital platform to centralise private investment reporting. Its success will depend on whether better data leads to…
Business
Nigeria’s New Virtual-Asset Order Could End Years of Fragmented Crypto Regulation
Nigeria’s new virtual-asset coordination order seeks to reduce regulatory fragmentation while preserving the mandates of the central bank, securities regulator and other…
Africa
The Pan-African Parliament Must Turn Debate Into Policy Influence
The Pan-African Parliament’s new session places water, trade and continental governance on the agenda. Its relevance will depend on turning committee debate…
Africa
Malawi’s IMF Talks Show How Difficult It Is to Restart a Suspended Reform Programme
Malawi’s continuing IMF discussions show how difficult it is to rebuild a reform programme while managing foreign-exchange shortages, debt pressures and social…
Africa
Johannesburg’s Funding Freeze Shows Why Africa’s Cities Need Stronger Municipal Governance
South Africa’s funding freeze on Johannesburg and dozens of municipalities shows why urban growth must be matched by stronger fiscal controls, credible…
Africa
Ugandan Farmers’ UK Lawsuit Opens a New Accountability Front for the EACOP Pipeline
A UK lawsuit brought by Ugandan farmers against EACOP Ltd could test how overseas-registered project companies are held accountable for alleged impacts…