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Did you know? The UN projects Africa’s population will nearly double by 2050, making the continent home to over a quarter of the world’s people. Whether that becomes a demographic dividend or a jobs crisis depends on how many productive jobs African economies create each year
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Alumni Spotlight
Angela Halubobya — a lawyer and African Liberty Fellowship alumna (Class of 2021/2022) who now brings a legal lens to governance research and writing across the continent. Alumni like Angela are exactly why we keep training the next cohort.
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Anyone can write for African Liberty. We welcome compelling, thoughtful articles exploring trends, principles, African history, and ideas underlying a free African society.
Check our submission guidelines: africanliberty.org/submit/
#WriteForUs #AfricanLiberty
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Throwback: Independent journalism strengthens transparency, accountability, and freedom. Revisit our analysis of what Somalia can do to better protect press freedom.
Read the full article: africanliberty.org/2026/07/2…
#PressFreedom #Somalia #AfricanLiberty
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Temba Nolutshungu director of South Africa’s Free Market Foundation and a pioneering black consciousness activist who was twice detained for his fight against apartheid. Decades on, his work still shapes South Africa’s debates on individual liberty.
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Throwback: From financing to infrastructure, the right conditions can help Nigeria’s shea industry grow, compete, and create more value across the supply chain.
Read the full article: africanliberty.org/2026/07/0…
#Nigeria #Entrepreneurship #AfricanLiberty
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Political Leadership is a Woman’s Right and Not a Privilege
Women remain underrepresented in Nigeria’s political leadership. What barriers keep women out?
Read the full article by Agbeye Oburumu → africanliberty.org/2026/07/3…
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🚨 HAPPENING TODAY!
Who is responsible for protecting election integrity in Africa?
Join us for “Democracy Under Siege: Election Integrity and the Crisis of Governance in Africa” today at 4 PM GMT.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/46IkSni
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Did you know?
Intra-African trade exceeded US$220 billion in 2024, according to the AfCFTA Secretariat. With 54 signatories and 50 State Parties, the focus is now on turning the agreement into greater cross-border trade and investment.
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#AfCFTA
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Unsafe food is more than a health issue—it threatens children’s rights, education, and future opportunities.
How can Lesotho build a safer, more resilient food system?
Read Lipuo Agnes Mokhesi’s article: africanliberty.org/2026/09/1…
#AfricanLiberty #Lesotho #FoodSafety #HumanRights
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Independent journalism strengthens transparency, accountability, and freedom. This article explores what Somalia can do to better protect press freedom.
Read the full article: africanliberty.org/2026/07/2…
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Africa’s growth is stalling — and its innovation gap matters.
Sub-Saharan Africa invests just 0.1–0.4% of GDP in R&D, below the AU’s 1% target.
Stronger R&D and skills are key to unlocking industrial growth.
🔗 worldbank.org/en/region/afr/…
#AfricaEconomy #RnD #IndustrialPolicy
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Violence and discrimination undermine freedom and justice. This article discusses the legal landscape surrounding LGBTQ rights in Nigeria and the path toward greater protection.
Read more: africanliberty.org/2026/07/2…
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From financing to infrastructure, the right conditions can help Nigeria's shea industry grow, compete, and create more value across the supply chain.
Read more: africanliberty.org/2026/07/0…
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Governance, Gender, and the Fight for Democracy in Africa
What does it take to build accountable institutions and inclusive democracies across Africa?
👉 Watch now on our YouTube channel: piped.video/watch?v=oW0gcDtI…
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A society that values freedom must also uphold the rule of law. This article explores practical steps Ghana can take to end mob justice.
Read the full article: africanliberty.org/2026/07/2…
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