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Africa’s Free Trade Agreement: A Beacon of Hope for the Continent’s Agricultural Industry?

Africa’s Free Trade Agreement: A Beacon of Hope for the Continent’s Agricultural Industry?

ByByAlexander JelloianFeb 24, 20235 min read

During President Biden’s closing remarks at the U.S.-Africa summit held in December, he stated that “Africa has the potential to feed its people and help feed the world.” Although framed with…

How Can the U.S. Spur Economic Growth in Africa?

How Can the U.S. Spur Economic Growth in Africa?

ByByAlexander JelloianJan 12, 20234 min read

Last month, African leaders made their way to Washington, D.C., for the first U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit since 2014. The three-day event came at a crucial time for the United…

Kenya’s New Government Must Embrace Economic Freedom

Kenya’s New Government Must Embrace Economic Freedom

ByByAlexander JelloianOct 28, 20225 min read

William Ruto became Kenya’s fifth president last month. At his inauguration, Ruto pledged to unify the nation and be the leader of “all Kenyans.” As President, Ruto’s primary goal should be…

Africa’s Three Largest Economies are Undermining the AfCFTA

Africa’s Three Largest Economies are Undermining the AfCFTA

ByByJoshua BowdenOct 24, 20224 min read

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) could usher in a new era of prosperity for the world’s poorest and most protectionist continent. The World Bank estimates that the AfCFTA could…

The Kenya-Uganda Trade War Could Undermine East African Prosperity

The Kenya-Uganda Trade War Could Undermine East African Prosperity

ByByPreta Peace NamasabaOct 21, 20223 min read

Kenya and Uganda have been in a trade dispute. The latest hostilities between the two East African countries began in December 2019 when Kenya stopped importing Ugandan milk. In July…