Long walk to free trade: Africa’s ambitious trade plan needs to speed up
•Non-tariff barriers hinder commerce even more than tariffs In 1963, as decolonisation swept through Africa, politicians heady with pan-African ideals called…
Ukraine war threatens to cause a global food crisis
By Jack Nicas The war in Ukraine has delivered a shock to global energy markets. Now the planet is facing…
What if Russia makes a deal?
•How to End a War That No One Is Likely to Win By Liana Fix and Michael Kimmage The twentieth century’s…
Africa holds the answers to Europe’s wartime energy crisis
•Europe needs to swap its dependence on fossil energy from Russia with renewables from Africa. By Jakkie Cilliers The European Commission’s…
Could Japan give new direction to West African security approaches?
•Japan’s experience in reconstruction and economic development could benefit states in the region that face multiple challenges. By Aissatou Kante As…
China, India, America and the EU: Who wins from the Ukraine war, and who loses?
•The Russian military operation is sending shockwaves across the globe, creating problems and opportunities By rt Russia’s military operation in…
Germany seals gas deal with Qatar to reduce dependence on Russia
•Germany has sought to reduce its energy dependence on Russia since Moscow invaded Ukraine. Germany and Qatar have reached a…
The groundbreaking hypersonic missiles US has in the works
Editor’s note: This article was first published by Sandboxx on January 10, 2022, but has become relevant now in the…
Retired career ambassadors call for improved pension
•Insist that N50,000-N110,000 Pension, Short of Economic Reality Mukaila Ola The Federal Government has been asked to review the pension…
Nigeria’s foreign policy lacks national interests, values, others— Gambari
•Nigeria’s foreign policies is deficit of national passion, says Zulum Mukaila Ola The Chief of Staff, CoS, to President Mohammadu…