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After the most painful economic period in a generation, Nigeria's macro indicators are turning positive. But the average Nigerian is asking: when will the recovery reach me?
In 2013, African leaders signed up to an ambitious vision for the continent by 2063. A decade later, the report card is mixed — progress in some areas, stagnation in others, and a widening gap between rhetoric and reality.
Every few years, South Africa makes global headlines for violence against foreign nationals. But the story behind the headlines is more complex — and more African — than most reporting acknowledges.
Sub-Saharan Africa is warming at twice the global average rate. Lake Chad has shrunk by 90%. The Sahel is advancing southward. Horn of Africa droughts are killing millions of livestock. Africa didn't cause climate change. But Africa is dying from it.
When AfCFTA went live in 2021, it was hailed as the most ambitious trade agreement since the WTO. Two years of actual data reveal progress, obstacles, and the fundamental question of whether African governments will follow through on their commitments.