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In his book  Se nourrir, le défi de l’Afrique, Pierre Jacquemot deciphers the continent’s inertia in terms of agriculture, as well as its assets, and combats preconceived ideas. Why publish such a book on the question of food, an issue addressed by many African academics and institutions? The idea came… Read more »

Senegal and Chad are in turn asking French soldiers to leave their territory, as they seek other forms of military cooperation with Paris. “A slap in the face for Paris”; “France no longer understands Africa”; “Chad and Senegal refuse to accept Françafrique”. The international press is having a field day… Read more »

Partnership aims to revolutionize banking with seamless, scalable, and next-generation customer  experiences. Backbase, the global leader in Engagement Banking, announces its strategic partnership with Seven, a consulting firm and integrator of digital and AI solutions based in Morocco. This collaboration brings together Backbase’s Engagement Banking Platform, with Seven’s deep expertise… Read more »

If the world sees Africa as a continent with resources to be exploited, economist Kako Nubukpo would like to see a Pan-Africanism that prioritises agriculture, investment and governance. How would you sum up your time as Commissioner of the West African Economic and Monetary Union, which you have just left?… Read more »

Tidiane Ouattara, Chairman of the African Space Council, reveals the issues, policies and strategies that are working to develop this crucial industry. You head up the African Space Council (ASC), which will be officially inaugurated in Cairo in April 2025. How do you explain the creation of this institution? I… Read more »

For too long the world sees displaced people and migrants as a problem although, when given the opportunity to work and learn, they can, and have, contributed considerably to enriching their host communities. We live in a world where migration as well as forced displacement are often seen – through… Read more »