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IMF: Sub-Saharan Africa's growth requires quality education for growing population

Michele Fornino, Andrew Tiffin for the IMF April 26, 2024

Demographic transition may be the biggest single opportunity for the economies of sub-Saharan Africa, but countries will only be able to enjoy the dividends if they make sufficient investment in education.

IMF: Paying Africa’s Climate bill

MICHAEL OLABISI is an assistant professor at Michigan State University April 24, 2024

The world's poorest countries, especially those in Africa, are struggling to pay for a climate crisis they cannot afford.

COMMENT: Sub-Saharan Africa recovery stuck in low gear

bne IntelliNews March 28, 2024

Sub-Saharan Africa is poised for a gradual economic upturn in the coming years, buoyed by an enhanced external milieu that diminishes the risk of significant currency devaluations and sovereign defaults.

Climate change made the dangerous heatwave in West Africa 10 times more likely

Roberta Harrington in Los Angeles March 27, 2024

The recent humid heatwave in southern West Africa was 10 times more likely due to human-induced climate change, according to a team of top climate researchers from the World Weather Attribution group.

Saudi Arabia hosts kingdom's first Africa summit, to boost ties, promote stability

bne IntelliNews November 13, 2023

Saudi Arabia is hosting its first ever Africa Summit, underscoring Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's (MbS) growing focus on African affairs.

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