VIP Magazine

07/05/2025

600 million Africans don’t have electricity – the green energy transition must start with themhttps://evipmagazine.com/read/post/600-million-africans-dont-have-electricity-%E2%80%93-the-green-energy-transition-must-start-with-them

The world is fast transitioning towards renewable energy systems. But in many African countries, this transition is not solving historical inequalities or socio-economic challenges. This is because mo

06/05/2025

African countries can’t resolve their debt crisis under a system rigged against them

The debt situation in many African countries has escalated again to a critical juncture. Twenty are in, or at risk of, debt distress.Three pivotal elements significantly contribute to this.Firstly, th

15/04/2025

Ecowas breakup could push up food prices and worsen hunger in west Africa

The Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) lost three of its founding members on 29 January 2025. Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger comprised 16% of the bloc’s population of 424 mill

15/04/2025

Nigeria reduces inflation rate, but the cost of living remains high – here’s why

Nigeria recently rebased its consumer price index (CPI) from 2009 to 2024, leading to a significant drop in the reported inflation rate from 34.80% to 24.48%. This change has sparked discus

06/04/2025

Naira Crisis Tops Agenda as NYSConversation Hosts National Youth Dialogue on Economic Revitalization
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11/03/2025

Maps showing China’s growing influence in Africa distort reality – but some risks are real

Global power dynamics in Africa are shifting, with China eclipsing the influence of the US and France. China has become Africa’s single largest trading partner.In response, media and policymakers in t