Let’s pay more tax – it’s Africa’s $300bn opportunity
There is major scope to increase Africa’s “fiscal space” – its capacity to raise tax revenues
Kagame: I have not asked anyone to change constitution for me
While Rwanda’s parliament goes through the motions of allowing Paul Kagame a third term, the President granted New African a wide-ranging interview.
The politics of race and the Springboks
Over the last few months the racial politics of South African rugby has been undergoing potentially seismic changes.
The US no longer controls the outcomes of what it creates
American and European attempts to maintain control in the Middle East are a source of great instability.
Namibia’s Geingob: Accelerate regional integration
As new global development goals come into effect, Africa stands as the promised land, writes the President of Namibia.
UN Peacekeepers in Africa: Culpable and accountable
The mishandling of cases of alleged sexual violence by peacekeepers in the Central African Republic reveals an accountability gap at the UN.
Tanzania faces ‘mother of all elections’
Will the CCM remain the dominant party after its toughest examination at the ballot box?
Does Africa catch a cold when China sneezes?
If African policymakers can be very strategic and seize the moment, the economic decline in China may afford a window of opportunity.
Okonjo-Iweala: Who will pay for Africa’s development?
Nigeria’s former Finance Minister argues that resource mobilisation is essential to future development.