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EBRD2025: African tech is flourishing, but it still has a long way to go

Ben Aris in London May 16, 2025

Africa benefits from an incredibly young, tech savvy population; over 60% of the population is under 25 years old and in just Senegal the average age of the population is a mere 19 years old. That makes it a hotbed for tech development.

Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 16% of the global population but 67% of extreme poverty - OWID

bne IntelliNews April 30, 2025

Every twelfth person in the world still lives in extreme poverty. That means surviving on less than $2.15 per day (adjusted for differences in living costs between countries).

Russia's expanding pull in Africa is pushing Western influence out

Ben Aris in Belrin April 23, 2025

Moscow’s expanding presence in Africa has largely unfolded in silence, but the shift it represents is profound. Like in the game of Risk, Africa’s sheer size and its treasure trove of untapped raw materials is becoming increasingly important.

Russia to capitalise on Africa’s growing energy demand

bne IntelliNews April 7, 2025

Russia has been intensifying its efforts to strengthen energy partnerships with African countries, indicating a broader strategy to enhance its geopolitical influence across the continent.

PANNIER: Prince Karim Aga Khan IV obituary

Bruce Pannier February 7, 2025

Spiritual leader who mingled with heads of state and royalty leaves behind tremendous amount of grassroots work that will benefit Ismaili Muslim communities for generations to come.

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