Nigerian fund will boost homebuilding and economic growth
Femi Adewole looks at how collaboration between the public and private sector is helping to unlock delivery constraints for large-scale housing programmes in Nigeria.
West Africa
The Saab case: Litmus test for Africa’s sovereignty
An extraordinary international legal tussle is unfolding in Cape Verde. At stake is Africa’s concept of national and regional sovereignty and resistance to big power pressure.
Review: The Girl with the Louding Voice
Abi Daré’s debut novel is not a comfortable read, but reviewer Gail Collins couldn’t put down this tale of a Nigerian girl whose life is dominated by lack of education, poverty and modern slavery.
Africa now eye of global terrorism storm
Africa has become the centre of terrorist activity according to a new report on the global scourge. Neil Ford reviews the report and calls for a solution to this damaging trend.
Mali: Education, health and employment needs must be met
The youthfulness of Mali’s population is both an asset and a challenge. If the needs are of the youth not met, they may drawn into crime, terrorism and religious radicalism.
Youth-centred approach is central to solving Burkina Faso’s problems
Burkina Faso needs to move from a reactive approach to security to a preventative approach based on providing its youth with work and education.