Africa Briefing - March - April 2023

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Peace and security: what will the AU prioritise in 2023?
In hindsight, 2022 was a challenging year for stability in Africa, and against this backdrop, the AU played a constructive role, achieving some notable gains, although tangible outcomes remain marginal or susceptible to breakdown
The reality of independence 60 years on
It is an indisputable fact today that the great majority of Africans have not enjoyed the benefits – the rights, liberties, prosperity and good life – in whose name their freedom from colonial rule was sought
Poor management still holding up Africa’s progress
Governance is at the foundation of promoting rapid economic growth, reducing poverty and inequality, achieving social cohesion and promoting political and economic stability, and no country can develop in the context of instability and maladministration, says Mohamed Ibn Chambas, who points out that Africa needs to first and foremost fix its governance challenges to promote political and economic stability

Africans need to declutter their minds for heightened political consciousness
Only by recognising the interpersonal effects of imperialism and colonialism can Africans hope to move forward and create a more just and equitable future
Leveraging international finance centres (IFCs) to support investment flows in Africa
Agnes Gitau examines the crucial role international financial centres can play in attracting much needed capital to the region