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18/07/2024
China ‘a key piece’ in helping Africa drive industrialization – CGTN
CEO Hannah talked about increasing africa-china trends and implications of the 3rd plenum.
15/07/2024
Kenya’s Gen Z inspires wave of planned protests across Africa – The Africa Report
Ovigwe spoke to the Africa Report about political unrest and fears of protests in some African countries.
12/07/2024
Opinion: Can new Labour government reimagine UK’s relationship with Africa? – The Africa Report
Africa was mentioned only once in the Labour Party’s manifesto. But there are two low-hanging fruits that it could seize to change the United Kingdom’s relationship with the continent to the benefit of both Britain and Africa.
04/07/2024
Is $20 Billion by 2030 Realistic? Evaluating China-Africa Agricultural Trade Ambitions- The Diplomat
DR analyst Sena dived into China-Africa agricultural trade, noting that achieving the target requires more than doubling the current $9 billion in agricultural exports from Africa to China—an ambitious but attainable goal with strategic efforts.
02/07/2024
Why are some creditors more preferred than others?- African Business
Large multilateral lenders are often labelled as preferred creditors even if they can take the hit of countries defaulting on their loans. This must change, argues Hannah Ryder.
28/06/2024
Choose Slides, Go it Alone, or Band Together? Africa at the Center of Global Competition – Carnegie Africa Forum
Hannah attended the 2024 Carnegie Africa Forum and participated in the debate the various options for Africa’s international relations in this new era of geopolitical competition.
27/06/2024
Positioning for Partnership: African Diplomacy in the United States – 2024 Carnegie Africa Forum
Hannah attended the forum and talked with the ambassdors on the topic of African diplomacy in the US.
20/06/2024
WHAT DID PRESIDENT RUTO’S VISIT TO THE US DELIVER FOR KENYA AND AFRICA?
Teta Mukulira analyzes Ruto's trip to the US, exploring Kenya-US relations and US-Africa dynamics
14/06/2024
AI adoption and governance: an opportunity for China and Africa at high-quality development- CGTN
DR Africa-China Analyst Sena Voncujovi shares pan-African perspectives on A.I adoption and governance
07/06/2024
China envoys deliver Xi’s invite to African leaders for September FOCAC summit – SCMP
DR CEO Hannah Ryder shares insights with SCMP on why the upcoming FOCAC 9 would be different from previous ones.
12/06/2024
South Korea-Africa Summit: A Disappointing Outcome?- The Diplomat
DR Analyst Ovigwe Egeugu evaluates the outcomes and the inaugral Korea-Africa Summit
10/06/2024
China and Equatorial Guinea: Why Their New ‘Comprehensive Strategic Partnership’ Matters- The Diplomat
DR analyst Ovigwe Eguegu examined the new 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' between Equatorial Guinea and China, analyzing the potential for further cooperation.
04/06/2024
Inside the African Development Bank’s new 10-year strategy- Devex Invested
DR CEO Hannah Ryder calls for more infrastructure investment in Africa on Devex.
21/05/2024
China- Africa Economic and Trade Expo – CCTV
Africa Reimagined participated in the Expo in Kenya and was interviewed by CCTV.
20/05/2024
Iran President Raisi was building a strategic foothold in Africa – The Africa Report
Geopolitics split African states’ response to Iran-Israel tension. Ovigwe Eguegu spoke to The Africa Report about this issue.
10/05/2024
China-Africa Relations in the Era of Great Power Competition – China Global South Project
Ovigwe Eguegu joins Géraud from the Nigerian capital, Abuja, to discuss how powerful geopolitical forces are impacting China's ties in Africa.
04/05/2024
Japan sells itself as Global South’s China counterweight with whistle-stop tour of Africa, South Asia- South China Morning Post
Dr analyst Ovigwe Eguegu shares in on the strategic significance of Japan's outreach amidst growing concerns about China's expanding presence and influence in the Africa and South Asia regions.
03/05/2024
$120bn isn’t enough. Here are 3 ideas for a truly bigger better World Bank – African Arguments
Leaders have called for a record replenishment of the Bank’s grants and concessional lending arm. Much bigger changes are needed.
03/05/2024
Insights From Hannah Ryder on What to Expect at This Year’s China-Africa Summit – China Global South Project
Hannah Ryder shares her insights from Ambassador Retreat and discusses what to expect in the run-up to the FOCAC summit.
30/04/2024
African leaders seek $120B in 2024 to fight climate change – TRT World
Hannah Ryder discussed how do African leaders plan to ensure the increased funding the effctively utilized to address both developmental challenges and climate challenges.
23/04/2024
‘Historic’ Move: Creating African CRA Allows ‘Shaping Narrative’ on Risk & Investment, Expert Says
DR Financial policy expert, Etsehiwot Kebret highlights the significance in shaping the narrative on risk in Africa. ACRIS represents a historic move that will empower African nations to better manage risks and attract investment.
10/04/2024
Harnessing those who ‘hold up half the sky’
DR Analyst Chen Huiyi highlights the importance of Women's Empowerment in the FOCAC agenda.
09/04/2024
Are Africa-China relations helping over 1 billion women?
CEO Hannah Ryder discusses the impact of Africa-China relations on Trade and Investment
18/04/2024
African Lending Needs a Better World Bank – Foreign Policy
The Bretton Woods institutions are due a revamp from their colonial roots.
05/04/2024
Reopened Nigeria-Niger border promises trade
DR Analyst Eguegu narrows in on the promises of Nigeria-Niger trade growth and economic opportunities
26/03/2024
Is the African Union Evolving in the Right Direction?
DR analysts evaluate the direction of the African Union for Africa's economic development
22/03/2024
UN prepares for vote on US proposal calling for ceasefire in Gaza- Newzroom Afrika
CEO Hannah Ryder on the latest developments surrounding the imminent United States resolution advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza.
19/03/2024
Why Angola’s Latest Visit to China Is Good for the G7- The Diplomat
Eguegu analyses President Lourenço’s recent China visit amind growing global competition between the United States and China in Africa
28/02/2024
African Debt Crisis: A Call for a Bold New Approach- News Central TV
DR Finance Expert Trevor Lwere advocating for new approaches to solving Africa's debt crisis in 2024
28/02/2024
Where do we get the money to fix the world’s biggest problems?- The New Statesman
DR CEO Hannah Ryder explores the need to reform global financial institutions, and how the UK/s role in it.
29/02/2024
Bridging the Gap: China-Africa Climate Cooperation Unveiled
Yike Fu explores the landscape of China-Africa climate cooperation in 2024
21/02/2024
Reflections on the African Union Summit 2024- CGTN America
Hannah Ryder reflects on the 2024 AU Summit's theme of education and its linkages to financial reform and infrastructure development
21/02/2024
UN allocates $100M for poorly-funded global humanitarian crises – CGTN Africa
Hannah Ryder says $100 million is not enough and suggests ways forward
17/02/2024
Can Africa profit from Red Sea crisis? – DW
DR Analyst Eguegu analyses the impact of the Red Sea Crisis and how Africa could profit from it
16/02/2024
How Is The Red Sea Crisis Affecting African Countries ? -Ventures Africa
DR Trade Analyst Lwere analyses the impact of the Red Sea Crisis on African economies
13/02/2024
What South African Rooibos Tea Can Tell Us About Africa-China Trade Flows- The Diplomat
DR Analyst shares why China's tariff reduction for Roobois tea should be accompanied by Geographical Indication recognition
05/02/2024
Little surprise African governments reject credit rating agencies- Financial Times
CEO Hannah Ryder and 8 other African economists rebut recent claims that Africa is to blame for bad credit ratings
30/01/2024
It’s time for African countries to shape the WTO, not just sit in it- African Business
Hannah Ryder argues the WTO needs to start demonstrating it can work more for Africa
11/01/2024
What Lies Ahead for Chinese Lending to Africa?- The Diplomat
Despite much talk of a slowdown, there is reason to believe that Chinese loans to African countries will increase in 2024
24/01/2024
What the China-Maldives-India Triangle Tells Us About Great Power Competition in 2024- The Diplomat
Ovigwe analyses the geopolitics of the China-Maldives-India Triangle
23/01/2024
Ethiopia and Somaliland Sign Port Deal Leaving Somalia on Edge-Strait Talk
Hannah Ryder discusses the geopoilitical impications of Ethiopia's Port Deal with Somaliland
19/01/2024
Highlights of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’ s 2024 African trip- CGTN
CEO Hannah Ryder's Insights from Wang Yi's 2024 Four-Country Africa Tour
17/01/2024
What does 2024 hold for Ethiopia after its 2023 default? – African Business
DR Anlayst Dennis Severin analyses Ethiopia's 2024 economic prospects
13/01/2024
Previewing the Chinese Foreign Minister’s Visit to Africa – The Diplomat
DR Analysts Ovigwe and Yu analyse China's Foreign Minister's 2024 Africa tour
05/01/2024
Uganda’s Removal from AGOA Will Minimally Impact Its Economy – News Central TV
DR economist on Uganda's recent removal from AGOA
09/01/2024
Will 2024 Be The Year of Africa’s Economic Take-Off?-Ventures Africa
DR Economist Trevor Lwere on Africa's promising 2024 economic outlook and what needs to change
27/12/2023
Africa’s Economic Challenges Does Not Threaten Global Growth – News Central TV
DR Analyst Trevor Lwere on why Africa is not holding the world economy back
12/12/2023
IMF & World Bank Not Reliable Partners for Africa- Sputnik Africa
DR Finance Expert Etse On The Role of Western Financial Institutions In Addressing Africa's Economic Challenges
11/12/2023
Green Industralization Support – China Daily
DR Analysts Fu and Yunong on China's support for Africa's "green industralization"
02/12/2023
Two IMF fixes that could channel billions to Africa- African Arguements
DR Finance Expert Etse on IMF SDR reforms that can channel needed funds to Africa
01/12/2023
Is CIIE Paving The Way For More African Products In China(2023)?-Ventures Africa
DR Analyst Yujie on the impact CIIE is having on Africa-China trade in 2023
27/11/2023
What’s in store for China-Africa relations in 2024 – African Business
Hannah Ryder on what to expect in China-Africa relations in 2024 looking back at 2023
China-Africa relations in 2024
24/11/2023
Towards a Visa-Free Africa – CGTN Africa
Analyst Ivory Kairo discusses the economic implication of a visa-free africa.
23/11/2023
AGOA Isn’t the Political Leverage Washington Thinks It Is (2023)- The Southern African Times
Ovigwe Eguegu provides expert insights about the state and perceptions of AGOA in Africa in 2023.
02/11/2023
“AGOA has been used as a “stick” not a “carrot”- News Central TV
Hannah Ryder shares thoughts on the 2023 AGOA Forum in South Africa
03/11/2023
What Did the 3rd Belt and Road Forum Mean for Africa?- The Diplomat
DR Analyst Trevor Lwere analyses what has changed for Africa in the BRI
12/10/2023
Forget moral hazard – Africa needs a reformed framework for debt relief- African News Page
Hannah Ryder unpacks the need to reform the G20's Common Framework for Debt Treatment
26/09/2023
A Slice of Opportunity: Benin Joins China’s Fruit Export Market – Ventures Africa
Trade Analyst Rosie Wigmore shares insights on Beninese pineapples entering the Chinese market.
23/10/2023
Turblence in Air France’s African operations amid security concerns and diplomatic shifts – Arab News
DR Security Analyst Ovigwe Egeugue discusses how recent coup-related concerns have affected Air France's operations in Africa
22/10/2023
The UK suggests its ready to ‘Talk the Talk’ – but will it really ‘Walk the Walk’?-The Habari Network
DR Deputy Director Leah Lynch discusses the UK's new International Development Strategy
20/10/2023
BRI’s role in reshaping people connections worldwide- CGTN
CEO Hannah Ryder shares insights on BRI's role in promoting people-to-people ties in Africa
12/10/2023
Power plays: Why are more African leaders visiting China despite geopolitics?- The Africa Report
Rosie Wigmore's data-driven analysis on African leaders' visit to China
13/09/2023
G-20 Summit: Africa Union Joins Bloc as Permanent member- News Central TV
Analyst Rugare Mukanganga shares insights on the implications for the African Union's permament inclusion in the G20.
06/09/2023
The Latest China-Africa Leaders Dialogue: What Has Changed?
CEO Hannah Ryder and Ovigwe Egeugu's analysis of the China-Africa Leaders Dialogue on the sidelines of the 2023 BRICS Summit
17/08/2023
The African Union is set to join the G20: how can it make the most of it?
DR Analyst Ivory Kairo's insights on how the AU can make the most out of its inclusion in the G20
30/08/2023
Senior military officers in Gabon have appeared on national tv claiming they have taken power
DR Security Analyst Ovigwe Egeugu's expert analysis on the Gabon Coup on Al-Jazeera
11/09/2023
What next after Tunisia rejects IMF and austerity burdens?
Rugare Mukanganga and Chrsity Un's analysis of Tunisia's rejection of IMF's austerity burdens
09/09/2023
South Africa resumes beef exports to China – How can South Africa become a more competitive and major beef supplier to China?
Rosie Wigmore's analysis on how South African beef can become more competitive in China
22/09/2023
China and Zambia: A New Chapter Beyond Debt?
DR Analyst Huiyi Chen's insights on Zambia's Presidential visit to China on The Diplomat
27/02/2023
What can the next president of World Bank learn from AfDB and AIIB?
CEO Hannah Ryder's Op-ed
Why is France being told to leave Burkina Faso? – Al-Jazeera
DR's Ovigwe Eguegu on Al Jazeera
UNGA, Geopolitics, and Multipolarity with Ovigwe Eguegu -Find The Signal Post
DR's Ovigwe Eguegu on Find the Signal Podcast
Data shows that only five African countries are dependent on Ukrainian
Africa-China Relations, AfCFTA and Developmental Finance – Change Africa Podcast
DR's Hannah Ryder and Patrick Anam on Change Africa Podcast
One thing that multilateral lenders that do not take into account
What an Africanist Approach to Foreign Policy Looks Like -Afro-Catalyst Podcast
DR's Hannah Ryder on Afro-Catalyst Podcast
Africa must create a system for the international order that meets
DR’s Hannah Ryder on China in Africa Podcast
Hannah Ryder on what to Expect this year in China-Africa Relations
One of the things for 2023 will be to engage with
DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on China in Africa Podcast
South Africa: Naval Drills Ghana: Debt Crisis DRC: Mining Contracts
A 2021 report indicated that it costs US$ 4,000 to ship
DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on Talks on China Podcast
Ovigwe Eguegu on China's Global Security Initiative
Very many countries are looking to get on board and the
DR’s Hannah Ryder and Jade Scarfe on the Brenthurst Foundation Podcast
Reimagining Development (with China) - a Chat with Hannah Ryder and Jade Scarfe
China is definitely a different kind of partner to work with
DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on the Africa Report
Why the G20 needs African Union as a member
We have long called for the African region to be fully
DR’s Hannah Ryder on CGTN Africa
China-Africa Trade Expo: Africa looking to reap benefits
Africa represents less than 4% of global trade expos such as
DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on TRT World
UN: At least 10M children need humanitarian aid in Sahel region
This is a troubling number given the efforts put into this
DR’s Ovigwer Eguegu on Atlantic Council
Russia’s influence in Africa, a security perspective
There is a lot of concern when great powers are looking
DR’s Ovigwe Eguegu on CGTN Africa
Macron announces a "noticeable reduction" of French troops in Africa
Burkina Faso for instance in 2014 controlled two-thirds control of its
Article by DR’s Jade Scarfe
Re-imagining the “debt crisis” in Africa
Debt crises are as political as they are economic. That is,
Article by DR’s Etsehiwot Kebret
How the African Development Bank can drive climate finance to the continent
At the annual meeting in Accra, President Adesina and his leadership
Article by DR’s Ivory Kairo
Is China to Blame for Sri Lanka’s Debt Woes?
It is key for Sri Lanka to work with China and
Article by DR’s Leah Lynch
The UK’s new development strategy suggests its ready to ‘Talk the Talk’ – but will it really ‘Walk the Walk’?
At Development Reimagined, while we welcome the UK government’s more oblique
Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder and Ovigwe Eguegu
COP27: Why “Africa’s COP” is crucial, but doesn’t guarantee strong African outcomes
There are certainly signs of hope that COP27 will be Africa’s
Article by DR’s Jade Scarfe
Zambia’s New IMF Deal Shifts China to the Backseat
What does the IMF deal portend for other low- and middle-income
Article by DR’s Patrick Anam
Is Japan Beginning to Overtake China on Infrastructure Financing in Kenya?
Overall, while the debate of China vs. Japan is interesting, history
Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder
Four goals for Africa at Japan’s TICAD8 in Tunis
Ahead of TICAD8, African governments should urge the Japanese government to
Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder
Could Just Energy Transition Partnerships work for Africa?
South Africa will require $250bn to 2050 to finance its energy
Article by DR’s Jade Scarfe and Rugare Mukanganga
Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable: Do borrowers really get a seat at the table?
Borrowers themselves need to get together exclusively to coordinate on positions
Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder
China’s multilateral lending to Africa is rising – here’s why
China is often perceived as a lender that focuses purely on
Article by DR’s Jade Scarfe and Chensi Li
What can the US-Africa Leaders Summit learn from China?
Close to a decade after the first summit, hosted by President
Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder
World Bank’s challenges go deeper than leadership of David Malpass
There are many reasons to be concerned about the World Bank’s
Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder
Why I won’t be speaking about bankability or de-risking in 2023
Focusing on “bankability” or “de-risking” won’t shift the dial for investment
Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder
What can next president of World Bank learn from AfDB and AIIB?
Or, with his business acumen, will he bring a greater focus
Article by DR’s Hannah Ryder
Should Africa invest in agriculture or infrastructure? The answer is both
China has put this emphasis on infrastructure despite the fact that
Article by DR’s Yixin Yu and Charlie Zong
What Will African Leaders Seek to Gain From Welcoming China’s New Foreign Minister?
A look at the priorities the AU, Ethiopia, Gabon, Angola, Benin,
“For instance, we know that the Nigerian government is really overburdened in terms of salaries of staff of the security agencies and the budgetary constraints are there, the ability to train the people and get them ready to do exactly what needs to be done is also a very crucial question between the internal security apparatuses.”
TRT World | 14 April 2023
“The IMF does have a poor reputation on the African continent, particularly because of the structural adjustment policies, the austerity conditions which were there and remain so in most of the IMF loans, but in comparison, this hasn’t been the case with China – Chinese loans are not conditional, they don’t come with austerity, and the IMF is under pressure to change its ways.”
HotFMZambia | 13 February 2023
“That is why a borrower’s club is absolutely necessary: countries need to be able to share their experiences and negotiation practices in order to get the most out of the current financial system.”
Business Africa | 3 February 2023
Today, China is Gabon’s largest trading partner. In 2022, Gabon exported close to $4 billion worth of commodities to China, accounting for over half of its total exports.
10 May 2023
“Development Reimagined, a consultancy that works on China-Africa issues, proposes a borrowers’ group as the counterpart to creditor groups like the Paris Club. Like its creditor interlocutor, the Lusaka Club (named for the Zambian capital) would be an informal convening of debtor countries to coordinate among borrowers and propose common positions on sustainable solutions in times of debt distress.”
CGD | 10 March 2023
“China is right to say that the World Bank and IMF need to engage in debt relief. Many African debtor countries think the same thing”.
This article explains the pros and cons of debt relief by multilateral development banks (MDBs) and examines the case for treating MDBs as “preferred creditors”, from an African perspective.
The Diplomat | 22 February 2023
”Half of Global Gateway’s resources are earmarked for Africa, but leaders on the continent have also been quick to notice the lack of new funding and the uncertainty over private cash that mar the EU scheme, said Ovigwe Eguegu, a Nigerian expert on China-Africa relations at Development Reimagined, a think tank based in Beijing. “The messaging indicates that the European Union is going to match China, but in Africa there is a lot of skepticism,” Eguegu said.”
Foreign Policy | January 10, 2023
A look at the priorities the AU, Ethiopia, Gabon, Angola, Benin, and Egypt have for their relationships with China.
The Diplomat | 11 January 2023
“With the most recent figures from 2022 says China-Africa two-way trade stands at 282 billion, which makes China Africa’s biggest trading partner by a large margin and that is something that is a testament to the progress and the improvement in China Africa relations … on the structural level the relationship has really progressed and it’s all evident in cooperations, in the FOCAC documents, and all of the milestones.”
CGTN Africa | 29 March 2023
“While the West has frequently accused China of engaging in “debt-trap diplomacy,” which involves purposefully making loans to nations that are unable to repay them in order to increase its political leverage, a report by Development Reimagined provides evidence that China has, in actual fact, engaged in more debt relief than other creditors.”
AfronomicsLaw | 3 February 2023
“I do not think there is an appetite for war given the devastating impact it could cause on both countries. Rwanda is still a growing economy with a small GDP. So, investing its productive capacity in a war would not be a smart decision. On the other hand, Congo is already facing many internal problems and may not want to go to war. In the end, both parties will just have to resolve this via negotiation.”
Venture Africa | 27 January 2023
