It was a pleasure last week to be invited by African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) & ECA to contribute to shaping the soon-to-be-a-reality #African credit rating agency (ACRA or AfCRA). On a high level panel with Amb. Albert Muchanga & eddy maloka I stressed the need for the ACRA/AfCRA to set the bar… 1/2

Development Reimagined's CEO, Hannah Ryder @hmyryder offers fresh insights into the critical US resolution for a ceasefire in #Gaza . These are her views before the vote took place, but they are still relevant! Watch now:

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Faye’s election is a boost to the credentials of Senegal's political system. More broadly, his emergence is also part of the ongoing shift of change across West Africa. A shift driven by changing demographics and attitude towards the 'establishment'.
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The G7 aims to implement a ban Russian diamonds from its market. 'The key point is that all non-Russian diamonds must now be certified in Antwerp, Belgium, before being sent to other markets'. This article shows 'it is all hogwash' guardiansun.co.bw/article/2473

New Commentary:

The recent AU summit marked a crucial milestone, with Africa's economic agenda gaining renewed focus.

Read more from CSIS Senior Associate Hannah Ryder Hannah Ryder (芮 婉 洁), and Development Reimagined™ experts Etsehiwot Kebret and Judith Mwai.

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In light of the Angolan president's recent China visit, let's highlight Angola's renewable energy potential highlighted in our latest investment brief and report: buff.ly/3uS5NQD.

Whatever metric you look at - from #trade to #debt - when it comes to #Africa - #China relations, #Angola is usually close to (if not at) the top. So what did Angola’s President get from his latest China visit? ⁦Ovigwe Eguegu⁩ in ⁦The Diplomat⁩ buff.ly/3x9izef

#Angola ’s President’s visit to China took place amid talk of growing #US - #China competition in #Africa . But in fact, the visit may well have been good for everyone, including the #G7 . Our analyst ⁦Ovigwe Eguegu⁩ explains why in ⁦The Diplomat⁩ dlvr.it/T4H8hX

In late 2023 #Africa n countries importing electricity from ships hit headlines. But why do the ships exist? Our latest #infographic sheds light (excuse the pun!) & explains why a huge upswing in #renewables , transmission lines & storage in #Africa can help developmentreimagined.com/why-african-co…

Several countries commemorate #Commonwealth Day today under the 2024 theme of “One Resilient Common Future: Transforming our Common Wealth.” Is the #Commonwealth still relevant for African countries? Here are some Commonwealth facts and questions to consider! A #thread

'Africa needs more investment, especially through highly concessional financing and job-creating foreign direct investment.' Sharp piece by Hannah Ryder (芮 婉 洁) and Trevor Lwere. devex.com/news/opinion-t…

Did you know? Sierra Leone has a trade surplus with China, earning $1.65 in exports for every $1 it imported in 2023. 📊 A closer look at President Bio's visit to China reveals more

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🚀Exciting news!

We’re thrilled to announce the official launch of our website, your go-to destination for original and thought-provoking writing on politics and culture in the Horn of Africa and beyond.

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Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar is on a 3 day visit to Moscow. His visit is another example of Africa's growing engagement with #Russia .
On the agenda: increasing political dialogue, economic & humanitarian cooperation, and nuclear energy cooperation.

“We don’t have a crisis of over-indebtedness, we have a crisis of too expensive #debt ”. As #Africa ’s finance ministers gather for their annual ECA meetings, our analyst Trevor Lwere joined News Central TV to discuss. A must watch interview 🔥
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'Of all African countries, Egypt, in particular, will be the hardest hit by the crisis...in June 2023, Egypt earned USD 9.4 billion from the Suez Canal.'

Trevor Lwere explains the impact of the #redseacrisis on African economies.

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'A new element in geopolitics across Africa is the growth of political consciousness and the willingness to organize against unfavourable status quos.'
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It’s not rocket science!

Yours truly, Sarah Champion, James Irungu Mwangi & I discussed where the money to fix the world’s largest problems will come from (& the UK’s role) on the The New Statesman podcast 🎧 edition supported by ONE. Listen here:
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