China’s foreign minister began his annual New Year diplomatic tour of Africa on Wednesday, signaling Beijing’s renewed push to deepen political and economic influence across key regions of the continent as global competition for trade routes and resources intensifies.…
Industry experts urge harmonized regulations to boost Africa’s $65B virtual asset market, improving cross-border access and innovation.
Fintech leaders across Africa are advocating for harmonized regulations governing virtual assets to streamline operations and foster broader market access. The appeal emerged at the LeadIn Fintech Summit, a two-day event in Accra hosted by Precept and the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS).
The summit brought together entrepreneurs, regulators, investors, and technologists to explore pathways for developing Africa’s growing digital finance sector. Discussions focused on creating regulatory frameworks that balance innovation with consumer protection, while facilitating cross-border activity.
GhIPSS Chief Executive …
“This work traces that architecture — from the hidden wells of power where contracts are traded in silence, to the offshore vaults where public wealth vanishes behind shell companies and numbered accounts. It follows the money, but more importantly, it follows the silence: the journalists jailed, the whistleblowers silenced, the citizens excluded.”
By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert | International Business/Immigration Law Professional |Strategic & Management Economist
The Oil Block Mafia: Africa’s Untold Story is a sweeping exposé of how Africa’s greatest promise—its oil …
EDUCONOMY AFRICA
By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert | International Business & Immigration Law Professional | Strategic & Management Economist
Africa’s wealth is growing — but so is the distance between those who hold it and those who create it. The Billionaire Republicexamines that widening gulf with the precision of data and the conscience of storytelling. It is an exposé of power dressed as progress — an anatomy of how privilege, policy, and capital have quietly fused to turn nations into markets and …
“This investigation uncovers how restrictions designed in Washington ripple far beyond their intended targets—undermining financial systems, disrupting healthcare, dismantling trade networks, and eroding the very social fabrics of African states.”
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Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert
Sanctions are a weapon dressed up as diplomacy. Washington calls them “smart” and “targeted,” but in Africa their impact is anything but surgical. They bleed economies, choke small businesses, starve hospitals of medicine, and punish the powerless while leaving the powerful intact. The rhetoric of precision is a …
A Fierce, Fact-Driven, Pan-African Reckoning
“The days of governing from Paris are over. We speak for ourselves now.”
(Traoré, 2023).
By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst
This report offers a masterfully detailed exposition of France’s evolving and increasingly challenged role in Africa, revealing the layers of neocolonial legacy, strategic manipulation, economic exploitation, and the continent’s growing resistance, particularly through the assertive emergence of new leaders like Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Over twelve rigorously structured sections, the analysis unpacks the decline of Francafrique—France’s post-independence network of influence in its former colonies—and maps …
The history of Britain’s engagement with Africa is inextricably tied to a legacy of exploitation—one that has left profound scars across the continent. What began with the colonial extraction of resources expanded into the looting of cultural artifacts, and it persists today through economic practices that siphon wealth away from African nations. While African nations call for restitution and the return of cultural treasures, many British institutions continue to benefit from the spoils of empire. Here, we examine the breadth of Britain’s impact on Africa, with a focus on historical resource extraction, the loss of cultural heritage, and modern-day economic …
In an influential presentation at the esteemed New York Learning Hub in New York, Prof. MarkAnthony Nze, PhD, revealed essential findings regarding the substantial impact of robust macroeconomic policies on GDP growth in developing African countries. His comprehensive study, spanning two decades and encompassing 30 nations, merges sophisticated econometric analysis, qualitative interviews, and in-depth case studies, providing crucial insights for policymakers and economic strategists.
Prof. Nze’s research rigorously examines the effects of various macroeconomic policies using advanced econometric techniques, including fixed effects and instrumental variables regressions. These techniques are essential for overcoming endogeneity problems typically found in macroeconomic data, …
In the quest to combat the relentless challenge of parasitic diseases that disproportionately affect millions in the global south, particularly in Africa, Mr. Ogochukwu Ifeanyi Okoye, a luminary in health and social care management, has emerged at the forefront with his groundbreaking research. His latest paper, “Innovative Strategies in the Battle Against Parasitic Diseases: A Molecular Approach,” presented at the prestigious New York Learning Hub, New York encapsulates a visionary perspective on tackling these pervasive health threats through the lens of molecular medicine.
Mr. Okoye’s work delves deep into the crux of parasitic afflictions that continue to plague communities, impairing …
In an era where the fusion of healthcare management and strategic policy implementation holds the potential to redefine the contours of health and social care systems, Ms. Patsy Odiki Theo-Kalio, a distinguished healthcare professional and a graduate of the esteemed New York Learning Hub, New York, presents a compelling narrative that could well chart the future of healthcare in Africa. With an impressive academic foundation comprising a Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Management and an Advanced Certificate in Strategic Studies and Public Policy Implementation, Ms. Theo-Kalio embarks on an insightful journey to unravel the intricacies of integrated …
In a remarkable presentation at New York Learning Hub, New York, Mr. Kelvin Kwerechi Nkwopara unveiled his comprehensive study, “Providing Health and Social Care Services in Africa: Effective and Efficient Ways of Succeeding,” offering a deep dive into the healthcare landscape across various African regions. This groundbreaking research not only dissects the complex dynamics of health and social care services but also lays out strategic solutions to longstanding challenges.
Nkwopara, an alumnus of the prestigious Federal University of Science and Technology, Owerri, (FUTO) in Nigeria, equally holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Health and Social Care Management from the esteemed …
In the dynamic world of modern architecture, a new visionary emerges, reshaping our understanding of urban development in emerging economies. Michael Chimobi Agbazuruwaka, a name now synonymous with innovative and sustainable architectural solutions, presents his seminal work at the prestigious New York Learning Hub. His paper, ‘Architectural Sustainability in Emerging Economies: Designing a Greener Future’, is not merely an academic discourse but a clarion call for a radical rethinking of how we build our cities.
Agbazuruwaka’s journey is as remarkable as his ideas. A distinguished architect with a keen eye for the interplay between form and function, he …
