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Diamonds are Ringing an Alarm Bell for Africa’s Mining Sector!
As the price of diamonds plummet on the world market, over 2 million jobs in Africa are at

From Kampala to Impact (2/2) From 2026 onwards: the real issues that every stakeholder will have to face
In the first article in this series, From Kampala to impact: building functional agri-food systems in Africa, we

From Kampala to impact: building functional agri-food systems in Africa – Part 1
There is a lot of talk about agriculture in Africa. And rightly so: agriculture affects almost everything. It

Africa’s strategic imperatives in the face of global restructuring
By Franck Essi & Baba Dodo – Senior Consultants, STRATEGIES! Note: Article written on January 17, 2026 —

What if the Functional State Were the Lasting Solution to Illicit Financial Flows in Africa?
The urgency of a paradigm shift For decades, Africa has been losing between USD 60 and 90 billion

Combating Illicit Financial Flows in Africa: Strategies and Recommendations for Effective Action
Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) deprive Africa of resources estimated at USD 60 to 90 billion annually, more than

Illicit Financial Flows in Africa: Major Initiatives, Achievements and Perspectives
Over the past two decades, illicit financial flows (IFFs) have ceased to be a mere “statistical anomaly” and

Illicit Financial Flows in Africa: Mechanisms, Circuits, and Persistent Challenges
The first article in this series highlighted a harsh reality: Africa loses between USD 60 and 90 billion

Illicit Financial Flows in Africa – Anatomy of a Silent Hemorrhage
A Silent Hemorrhage Each year, Africa loses between USD 60 and 90 billion through illicit financial flows (IFFs),