Just 1 in 5 women are employed in this region. Investing in the care economy could change that
In the Middle East and North Africa, just 18% of women are formally employed, according to the World Bank, far below the ...
Africa takes GDP recalculation campaign to G20, but scepticism abounds
African countries plan a fresh push at international summits this year for standard measures of economic strength such as GDP ...
SONA: Five key industries set to transform South Africa's economy
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s 2025 State of the Nation Address on Thursday outlines ambitious plans to revolutionise key ...
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South African president alludes to Trump’s threat in speech to the nation: ‘We will not be bullied’
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa appeared to respond to threats from U_S_ counterpart Donald Trump by saying in his ...
The new £299m road that's set to boost economy in one of Africa's poorest countries
A 171-mile road project in a landlocked country in Africa is set to improve transport connections and provide a much-needed ...
What's ahead for a 50-year-old West African bloc after 3 junta-led countries left the group?
West Africa's regional bloc known as ECOWAS is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries formally quit ...
Why South Africa needs a Transformation Fund for economic justice
South Africa's struggle with economic inequality demands bold solutions. This analysis explores how a transformation fund ...
After a Wave of Coups, 3 African Nations Leave Decades-old Alliance
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger accused a regional bloc known as ECOWAS of having double standards in punishing their military ...
South African president warns ‘we will not be bullied’ amid feud with Trump, Musk
South Africa “will not be bullied” by President Donald Trump, the leader of the nation declared in a national speech. President Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged the United States government’s newfound hos ...
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South Africa to deepen reforms to drive inclusive growth: President
On the international front, Ramaphosa pointed out that South Africa chose "Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability" as the theme of its presidency of the Group of Twenty (G20), which the country ...