Category: Africa in Focus

March 17, 2025

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Thione Niang or the African Dream

Social entrepreneur, speaker, author, farmer, and now film producer. Thione Niang is all of these things. Founder of the JeufZone farm, an agribusiness training center, the Senegalese-American entrepreneur is also a passionate advocate for young people. Portrait of a man who is working tirelessly to ensure the continent can finally live its African dream.

March 12, 2025

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Africa in Focus

Africa is under construction—but who is building it?

Africa is a continent under construction—but who is building it? Roads, bridges, energy plants, and digital infrastructure are rising across our nations, yet too often, the hands doing the work are not our own. Why? Because […]

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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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 […]