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The Trump administration has just nominated a slew of new generals to head up top US military commands in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Importantly, Air Force General Alex Grynkewich has been nominated as NATO’s new Supreme Allied Commander in …
Editor’s note: This annotated bibliography is the product of a contract between the authors and the Department of Defense’s Irregular Warfare Center (IWC). Authors’ note: This subject bibliography is a selection of top resources on Wagner Group, and …
1 In the global conversation about African fintech, attention often gravitates towards consumer-facing apps and venture-backed start-ups. Yet, in the heart of Nigeria, a company has emerged not just as a solution provider but as a national asset. Remita, …
As East Africa navigates the dual pressures of climate volatility and escalating input costs, the agricultural sector stands at a strategic inflection point. Advancing sustainable practices is no longer optional—it is essential for long-term resilience, …
All indications were that exports are set to slow given the current economic climate, recent indicators, as well as surveys showing that manufacturing operating conditions are deteriorating. This is according to Investec economist, Lara Hodes, who said …
Africa’s banking sector remains under-leveraged despite holding an estimated $2.5 trillion in total assets, limiting its ability to finance long-term development projects, according to the latest State of Africa’s Infrastructure (SAI) Report published by …
South Africa's central bank is driving a major shift toward digital payments at the same time as current systems don’t serve informal markets and low-income communities effectively. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is committed to implementing its …
Cryptocurrency is expected to grow exponentially in value over the next decade as both digital coins and the underlying blockchain technology continue to become increasingly integrated into mainstream economies. Central to this transformation is the rise …
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