Nigeria’s fuel subsidy is gone. It’s time to spend the money in ways that benefit the poor
As anticipated, Nigeria’s new president Bola Ahmed Tinubu has jettisoned the fuel subsidy, which is…
Arms-to-Russia row raises doubt about South Africa’s compliance with arms control. It could face tougher scrutiny in future
The recent furore over accusations by the US ambassador to South Africa, Reuben Brigety, that…
War in Ukraine might give the Chinese yuan the boost it needs to become a major global currency — and be a serious contender against the US dollar
The Chinese economy’s sheer size and rapid growth are impressive. China maintained one of the…
Tinubu inherits Nigeria’s high debt – an economist analyses what this means for the country’s future
As the 16th president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherits an economy that is grappling…
UK PM Sunak visits Washington to strengthen ties, watch baseball – having already struck out on trade deal
Alongside meetings with President Joe Biden, U.S. business leaders and members of Congress, U.K. Prime…
Labor plans to stamp out the exploitation of migrant workers, but it won’t succeed until we treat it like tax avoidance
The exploitation of migrants is widespread in Australia. Our recent report for the Grattan Institute,…
Arrests of 3 members of an Atlanta charity’s board in a SWAT-team raid is highly unusual and could be unconstitutional
On May 31, 2023, the Atlanta Police Department deployed a SWAT team to arrest Marlon…
The 6 graphs that show Australia’s economic growth shrinking
The latest national accounts tell us Australia’s economy grew by just 0.2% in the three…
The European Commission invites to share feedback about electronic invoicing
The European Commission is conducting a survey to gather insights from eInvoicing stakeholders. The survey…
Farming in South Africa is being hobbled by power cuts and poor roads. Rural towns are being hit hardest
South Africa’s agriculture has had great consecutive seasons since 2019/20. The sector’s gross value added…