Author: Thione Niang

February 21, 2025

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Africa in Focus

Why African Americans and The Diaspora Should Invest in Africa in This Time of Uncertainty

In today’s global economic uncertainty, Africa stands as a powerful opportunity for growth, wealth creation, and meaningful impact. For African Americans and the diaspora, investing in Africa offers not just financial rewards—it’s a chance to build […]

January 23, 2024

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Africa in Focus

Life Lessons I’ve Learned from Farming

My life as a farmer has taught me invaluable, simple yet profound lessons from the fields, lessons that mirror the very essence of life. These lessons, rooted in the daily acts of nurturing and growing, go […]

January 3, 2024

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Africa in Focus

Why is Africa still so far behind? A Necessary Shift Towards the Knowledge Economy

Africa, this continent with abundant natural resources and immense human potential, still remains the poorest continent, with hopeless youth. The challenge before us is clear: the lack of investment in the knowledge economy. This economy, where […]

May 15, 2023

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Africa in Focus

Raising the voice of young people in governance

Brookings Institute Insight Africa – Chapter 1 Author: Thione Niang Youth in Africa are isolated and underrepresented in governance across the continent. This is often the case in most parts of the world, but the ratio […]

October 27, 2021

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Thione in the News

Thione Niang: “In a few years, you will see, Africa will feed the planet”

Social entrepreneur Thione Niang was the guest, on October 12 in Montreal, of MTL Connecte organized by Digital Spring in partnership with "Le Monde". The theme of his conference was “the promises and challenges of the digital revolution in Africa”.