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It is time to give Africans a stake in African growth

African countries need to change rules and regulations to stimulate African investment in start-ups.

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Africa doesn’t need aid. It needs control over its critical minerals

African countries can break aid dependency by simply capturing the full value of their mineral resources.

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Tackling poverty can start with embracing the GDP of the poor

Governments in Africa need to start paying attention to the resource that feeds the poor: nature.

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How to prevent outbreaks of zoonotic diseases like COVID-19

We need to protect natural habitats from human encroachment and stop the illegal trade in wildlife.

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