The Week That Was, 14th August 2020

The Week That Was, 14th August 2020

Here is a recap of major activities that happened in Africa in the last 7 days. You can watch the video here:  Central Africa Angola’s ex-presidents’ son was sentenced to five years in jail for corruption.  This is the highest-profile figure to be sentenced linked to...
The retail sector is developing in Ivory Coast

The retail sector is developing in Ivory Coast

Ivory Coast is a West African country with a population of 26.4 million. It is expected to grow by 20% and reach almost 32 million over the next decade. Agriculture is an important driver of the economy along with exports of cocoa, cashew, and palm oil. Ivory Coast is...
The Need for a COVID-19 “Triage” Strategy for PPPs

The Need for a COVID-19 “Triage” Strategy for PPPs

Triage – the sorting of and allocation of treatment to patients and especially battle and disaster victims according to a system of priorities designed to maximize the number of survivors (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) An Unprecedented Battle The Covid-19 pandemic...
Morocco aims to achieve universal healthcare access by 2030

Morocco aims to achieve universal healthcare access by 2030

Morocco, a country located in North Africa, has a population of almost 37 million. We expect it to grow by 9% and reach 40 million by 2030. Morocco had a GDP of $120 billion in 2019 or $3,350 per capita. Tourism, agriculture, and exports are key sectors contributing...
Lesotho’s population will increase 10% by 2030

Lesotho’s population will increase 10% by 2030

Lesotho is a landlocked country and surrounded by a single country, South Africa.  Lesotho has a population of 2.1 million. According to ABiQ’s forecast, Lesotho’s population will reach 2.4 million by 2030.  Lesotho had a GDP of $2.8 billion in 2019 or around $1,300...