Category: Africa
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Global Economy Distribution 2025: A Deepening Imbalance Between Population and GDP
In 2025, the global economy remains starkly unbalanced when examined through the lens of population versus GDP distribution. The following offers a compelling snapshot of how economic power continues to be concentrated in regions with smaller population shares, raising critical questions about equity, global development, and economic sustainability. The Population-Economy…
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Emerging Markets Outlook 2024–2025: Growth Amid Headwinds
In an increasingly uncertain global economy, emerging market economies (EMs) continue to shine as dynamic engines of growth. With developed economies facing stagnation, it is the EMs—particularly in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa—that are expected to account for nearly 60–65% of global GDP growth over the next…
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Slowing Momentum: What Lowered U.S. Growth Forecasts Mean for the Global Economy
Global economic growth is entering a phase of heightened uncertainty, marked by downward revisions in forecasts for several major economies. Most notably, the United States—a key driver of global demand—has seen its real GDP growth projections for 2025 and 2026 adjusted downward to 1.3% and 1.5%, respectively. These figures represent…
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Morocco’s Model for Digital Inclusion
In today’s hyper-connected world, internet access is no longer a luxury—it’s a lifeline for education, healthcare, jobs, and participation in democratic processes. Yet, stark disparities remain. According to recent global estimates, only 7% of people remain offline in high-income nations, while a staggering 78% remain offline in low-income countries. This…
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Rising Debt Levels: A Looming Crisis for Developing Nations
The global economy continues to recover unevenly from the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, but one concern that remains deeply entrenched is the rapidly rising debt levels across the developing world. For many Least Developed Countries (LDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS), debt servicing obligations have become a significant…
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BRICS Options for Currency Over Dollar Alternatives
The geopolitical landscape has been shaken by recent statements from Donald Trump, the U.S. President-elect, threatening BRICS nations with 100% tariffs if they pursue plans to develop a currency alternative to the U.S. dollar. In a direct and unequivocal post on Truth Social, Trump demanded a “commitment” from the nations…
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Africa in the New Globalization Era
Africa, with its vast natural resources and young, dynamic population, stands at a critical juncture in the evolving narrative of globalization. As the world undergoes economic and geopolitical shifts, Africa’s role as a key player in global supply chains and a destination for investment is becoming increasingly evident. However, the…
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Exploring the BRICS Alternative Currency
The recent discourse around the potential development of an alternative currency among BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—has sparked global curiosity. Proponents argue that such a currency could potentially challenge the dominance of the U.S. dollar in international trade and strengthen economic ties among these emerging economies. However,…
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