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Inside the Methane Abatement Bond: Full Interview with Dr. Ibrahima Aidara
Methane accounts for nearly 30% of global warming, yet receives only 2% of climate finance. In an Interview with CNBC…
Breaking the silos: How South-South cooperation can drive integrated climate finance for Africa’s adaptation agenda
As climate shocks ripple through the Global South with mounting intensity, the overlapping crises of food insecurity, public health, and…
South-South Webinar Calls for Urgent Integration of Climate, Health, and Nutrition in National Policies
AfriCatalyst convenes experts from Africa and Latin America to share cross-regional strategies on building climate-resilient food and health systems Dakar,…
In Seville, a Renewed Global Pledge to Fix Development Finance – and a Moment of Opportunity for Africa
SEVILLE, Spain — The recently concluded Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) has reignited global cooperation around the…
Artificial Intelligence is Rewriting the Future of Work. What Does That Mean for Africa?
Artificial intelligence is no longer just reshaping the future. It’s disrupting the present. From customer service chatbots to predictive supply…
Why the world’s perception is costing Africa its future
African countries are still assessed by a credit ratings system whose judgments are based on weak assumptions. https://african.business/2025/06/finance-services/why-the-worlds-perception-is-costing-africa-its-future Authors AfriCatalyst…
South Africa’s Debt Crisis: Are We Heading for a Fiscal Cliff?
“Over 3 billion people live in countries spending more on debt than health, education, or infrastructure.”AfriCatalyst CEO Daouda Sembene breaks…
Biased credit ratings are costing Africa billions, and worsening its health crises
As Zambia mourned the death of its former President Edgar Lungu on June 5, a quieter crisis was unfolding in…
Debt over Development? New Report Reveals Debt Trap Draining Developing Nations of Vital Services
A sweeping new report has laid bare the growing cost of sovereign debt for developing countries, revealing a stark reality,…
The continent that pays more to borrow. Inside Africa’s fight against biased credit ratings.
Africa’s dialogue with key institutions at the apex of the global financial architecture is a vital step on a collaborative…
Day 3 Highlights: Regional Consultation on Strengthening Sovereign Credit Ratings in West Africa
We wrapped up the final day of the regional consultation by focusing on something just as powerful as numbers: narrative.…
Day 2 Highlights: Regional Consultation on Strengthening Sovereign Credit Ratings in West Africa
What does it really take to improve a country’s credit rating? On Day 2 of the consultation, we moved from…