In this edition, we share highlights from the Annual Report on African Geopolitics 2025, offering fresh perspectives on elections, conflict dynamics, and Africa’s position within shifting global rivalries. You’ll also find reflections on the U.S. “Reciprocal Tariff” policy and its implications for developing economies, insights into women’s empowerment through agricultural cooperatives in Morocco, and the evolving role of civic education. We close with a look ahead at the upcoming Africa Economic Symposium 2025, which continues to shape dialogue on the continent’s economic future.

AFRICA IN FOCUS

The 8th edition of the Annual Report on African Geopolitics offers a fresh yet consistent look at Africa’s place in the world, through five key themes: elections, conflicts, global rivalries, the Atlantic Africa initiative, and foreign perspectives. With 30 contributors from 13 countries, the report highlights diverse African views and introduces a new feature—one shared question answered by all authors to capture the continent’s evolving geopolitical outlook. The English version will be available soon... Read more

THOUGHTS FROM THE NEW SOUTH

The Global Impact of President Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs: Implications for Developing Countries

 

Hinh T. Dinh and Otaviano Canuto

 

The U.S. "Reciprocal Tariff" policy may rebalance trade for the U.S., but it poses major risks for developing countries. With higher tariffs targeting export-driven economies, the policy could disrupt global value chains and threaten growth in vulnerable African and Asian nations... Read more

(FR) What industrialization strategy(ies) for Africa in the new context of economic geopolitics?

 

Aram Belhadj

 

In a shifting global landscape, Africa is rethinking its industrialization strategy. This paper analyzes why past efforts fell short and explores how local transformation, regional integration, and strategic policymaking can drive resilient and inclusive growth in today’s geoeconomic context... Read more

Empowering women through agricultural cooperatives: a multilevel analysis in Morocco’s Marrakech-Safi region

 

Aomar Ibourk and Sana Hninou

 

Women’s cooperatives in Morocco’s Marrakech-Safi region strengthen empowerment through leadership and economic participation. To boost their impact, the paper recommends tailored training, mentorship, access to credit, and digital tools—despite ongoing challenges like limited market access... Read more

Stabilization Experience in the MENA Region: An Analytical Retrospective (2015–2024) Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Jordan

 

El Hussein Fouad

 

Over the past century, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia, and Jordan have taken diverse paths to stabilize their economies amid repeated shocks. Despite fiscal constraints and external pressures, these countries avoided systemic collapse and maintained macroeconomic stability. The study offers policy recommendations across fiscal, monetary, and trade dimensions to reinforce resilience and support long-term growth... Read more

VOICES OF THE NEW SOUTH

Bridging the African Atlantic: Connectivity, Language, and Regional Unity

 

Atlantic African nations are working to overcome historical divides and structural barriers through greater interconnectivity, citizen collaboration, and regional projects like the Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline. Morocco’s leadership is highlighted as key to advancing African cooperation and unity... Listen

(AR) Tuesday Talk : Civic Education: : Cultivating Civic Mindsets for the Future

 

Civic education plays a key role in shaping democratic awareness and participatory values, grounded in legal and institutional frameworks both in Morocco and globally. Focus is placed on its main priorities, target audiences, and the shift from knowing rights and duties to practicing them through active, responsible citizenship in Moroccan society...Watch

VOICES OF THE NEW SOUTH

On July 14–15, the Policy Center for the New South will host the 3rd edition of the Africa Economic Symposium under the theme “Bold Moves amid Global Shifts” Bringing together leading economists, policymakers, and academics, AES2025 will explore Africa’s macroeconomic and structural development challenges. Building on the momentum of previous editions, the Symposium is becoming a key platform for shaping the continent’s economic future. 

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