Africa Tomorrow
Large Infrastructure
Beyond control: letting markets and communities build Africa’s cities
A pragmatic case for devolved, rules-based urbanism that trusts people, and prices, over plans
06 November 2025 by Burgert Gildenhuys
Energy
Ending energy poverty in South Africa: the key to a just energy transition
A true just energy transition in South Africa must measure success not only by connections, but by how equitably energy is shared and sustained.
04 November 2025 by Thandeka Tshabalala
Climate
Africa steps into the climate void: a promising sign for COP30?
At a recent regional summit, African leaders shifted the tone, moving from pleas to plans and positioning themselves as builders of the next climate economy.
30 October 2025 by David Akana
Financial Flows
Africa’s golden resurgence
How a renewed focus on gold can redefine Africa’s monetary autonomy in a multipolar world
28 October 2025 by Marvellous Ngundu
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The AfCFTA
Can Mauritania’s partnerships drive inclusive growth?
Strong growth and rising cooperation offer hope for Mauritania, but deep social and structural gaps still hold back inclusion.
23 October 2025 by Pierre Christian Tsopmo
Current Path
Water wars: has GERD reset Africa’s hydropolitics?
Water scarcity in Africa is a crisis, and the GERD conflict shows why mutually beneficial cooperation agreements are vital.
21 October 2025 by Dhesigen Naidoo
Climate
COP30’s uphill battle to shift from gender rhetoric to action
Gender-responsive policy is vital for climate resilience, but that requires actionable and better resourced plans.
16 October 2025 by Kgaugelo Mkumbeni
Combined scenario
Africa’s development blueprints are ambitious but short on action
A foresight assessment of Goal 1 under Aspiration 1 of the African Union’s Agenda 2063
14 October 2025 by Marvellous Ngundu