China’s lending to Africa fell sharply in 2024 from the previous year. Beijing is moving away from multi-billion-dollar, US-dollar infrastructure projects and increasingly shifting toward more selective financing in renminbi.
By Yi Ling Pan
The humanitarian situation in Sudan remains precarious. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, experts are talking about the worst crisis since records began.
By Arne Schütte
While foreign direct investment (FDI) is increasing globally, the inflow of FDI on the African continent is declining, according to UNCTAD. However, there are also regions in Africa with a positive development.
By David Renke
The European Union is making a total of EUR 1.9 billion available for humanitarian aid in 2026. More than a quarter of the funds are to be used in sub-Saharan Africa.
By Elián Libera
Innovation hubs can drive sustainable entrepreneurship and employment in Africa – if they are professionally managed and offer relevant services for start-ups.
By Philipp von Carlowitz