Ethiopia relies on the Port of Djibouti for over 95% of its imports and exports, generating more than $1 billion annually in port fees for Djibouti. This dependency supports roughly a quarter of Djibouti’s formal workforce and underpins its service-driven economy. As Djibouti cements its role as a key logistics hub in the region, its logistics infrastructure has become a cornerstone of its sovereign strength.

Explore how Djibouti’s geopolitical resilience is deeply tied to its position as a global logistics stronghold in Martin Nkonge’s analysis here.

Are we measuring what really matters? Development projects pour billions into solving global challenges—but are they making a real difference? In Rethinking Monitoring and Evaluation in Development, Naam Chakravorty explores why learning must be embedded, not just reported. Read the full article to explore how MEL can move from compliance to impact.

Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its climate journey, with bold commitments outlined in National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) and Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to drive resilience and emissions reduction. Yet, these ambitious blueprints remain hindered by a fundamental challenge—the lack of a unified, continent-wide system to track, measure, and report climate progress. Without reliable data infrastructure, African nations struggle to secure climate finance, monitor adaptation efforts, and translate policies and plans into measurable impact. The result? Underfunded, underreported, and under-implemented climate actions that leave the continent vulnerable to escalating climate threats. To bridge this gap, Africa must invest in a pan-African sustainability data system that enhances transparency, strengthens institutional capacity, and unlocks the full potential of NAPs and NDCs. Without it, climate ambitions will remain just that—ambitions.

The conventional approach positions African economic integration primarily as a political project requiring commercial participation. A more effective framework recognizes that integration represents a commercial opportunity requiring political facilitation. This recalibration places business imperatives at the center of implementation strategies while positioning governments as enablers rather than pilots.

African ports handle 90% of the continent’s trade, yet many remain inefficient due to outdated systems. While infrastructure investment is key, digitalization offers the greatest opportunity to transform African ports into globally competitive trade hubs. Research conducted by PwC reveals that a 25% improvement in port performance is likely to increase the GDP of a nation by 2%. Read this piece to explore how strategic digital investments can unlock Africa’s trade potential.

As Africa confronts a shifting aid landscape, the mobilization of local resources and expertise has become an imperative in shaping its own development path. In this context, African philanthropists are uniquely positioned to transform how development is conceived, funded, and implemented. To better understand this potential, Botho Emerging Markets Group and the Amahoro Coalition conducted research examining how High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) philanthropy can evolve from traditional giving practices to become a cornerstone of sustainable, African-led development.