Africa Development

This book aims to answer the reason for food scarcity in Africa. For example, there is a lower yield per acre in Africa compared to other places. In Thailand, the cassava yields are 21.8 MT/hectare compared to Nigeria's 13.9 tonnes/hectare, and the average maise yield per hectare is 3.5 in the Gambia to 9.8 MT in the United States. Why do Ghana and Ivory Coast produce so much cocoa, yet 90% of the chocolate drinks consumed in Ghana and Ivory Coast are made in Europe. Why are imported poultry and pork from France, which travelled 4,000 miles in a cold ship crate to Togo, 25% cheaper than ...

Africa no doubts, has been written off by many due to the endemic and chronic nature and levels of underdevelopment. The increasing level of ignorance, poverty, extreme hunger, high corruption. social injustice and vices as being fueled by the Climate Change, Crises and conflicts , corruption and diseases has become very alarming. Despite these disturbing situations and narrative, we like the prophets of hope, have come to say that there are still vista of hope for the African continent. If Africa can look inward and dig her gold mines of the Circular economy mixed with the Digital ...

Across Africa we are witnessing an intensifying competition between old colonial powers and emerging economic powers. What these foreign nations are competing against is a predicted future wherein over 2 billion Blacks will ultimately develop our own immense natural resources toward an historic opportunity to enrich, empower and secure ourselves.Not all foreign involvement with African nations is contrary to sovereign development. All great nations trade with other nations. Our challenge is to re-examine each of these relationships and to assure that these business arrangements are fair and...

For top blogger, Ty Alexander, the grieving process is one that she lives with day-to-day. Learning from the pain of losing her mother, Alexander connects with her listeners on a deeply emotional level in this debut audiobook. From grief counseling to sharing insightful true stories, Alexander offers comfort, reassurance, and hope in the face of sorrow. The pain of loss is universal; yet, we all grieve differently.

In "Decolonizing Democracy: Reevaluating Governance in Africa through an Indigenous Lens," Curtis Smith navigates the complex terrain of African governance, offering a groundbreaking exploration of the historical legacy and contemporary challenges faced by nations on the continent. From the shadows of colonial rule emerges a compelling narrative that unfolds across twelve meticulously crafted chapters. Smith begins with an incisive overview of the current democratic landscape in Africa, delving into the historical context of colonial influence that continues to shape political structures ...

Welcome to “AfriCAN” - the can-do continent, the vast, vibrant, and diverse continent offering a wealth of human and natural resources that translate into opportunities for business - your business. Complicated? Not necessarily. Africa, with all its diversity and largesse, can be difficult to understand and to grasp. Just like most new business ventures. However, successful business in Africa is as straightforward as ABC: Appetite, Bandwidth, and Capital.

‘Demonstrates how to create enduring value’ – Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock ‘For leaders seeking to create outsized impact’ – Ruth Porat, President and CIO of Alphabet and Google Expert advice to master your potential, from the founder and CEO of Discovery and Vitality...

In the grand scheme of things, very little is known of Mansa Musa’s life. We know that he was one of the greatest emperors of the Mali Empire. And we know that he was actually one of the richest men of all time due to the enormous gold deposits in West Africa that were under his dominion, but large parts of Mansa Musa’s life remain a mystery.

"There is passion here, a piercing accuracy, a rare sensitivity and power. . . . One can only marvel." — New York Times Set in Southern Rhodesia under white rule, Doris Lessing's first novel is at once a riveting chronicle of human disintegration, a beautifully understated social critique, and...

One of NPR’s “Nonfiction Books We Love from 2025” One of Kirkus’s “Best Nonfiction Books of 2025” A powerful new voice, telling the American story through three generations of Black mothers. "This searing, poetic memoir covers generations of powerful Black women who raise...

Africa, the cradle of humanity, is a continent brimming with potential. From its vast natural resources and swathes of arable land to its vibrant youthful population, Africa is ready to usher in a new age of prosperity and claim its place on the global stage. But the continent will not flourish without visionary leadership, careful planning, thoughtful innovation, and openness to change.

As a black woman, you've navigated a world that often overlooks your struggles and diminishes your worth. But what if you could break free from the chains of societal expectations and embrace your true self? In Self-Love for Black Women, Nya Love takes you on a transformative journey, offering practical tools and strategies to help you overcome past traumas, improve relationships, and cultivate unshakable self-worth.

This book is about that transformation. It is a story of genuine promise and genuine peril, and intellectual honesty requires that both be examined without flinching. The promise is real: AI offers developing nations an opportunity to leapfrog not just legacy infrastructure but legacy disadvantage. The peril is equally real: if the tools are designed elsewhere, deployed without local input, owned by corporations in distant countries, and calibrated on data that does not reflect local realities, AI could replicate — and in some cases accelerate — the inequalities that have defined the ...

Welcome to the African Holistic Health for Women Journal, your 30-day guide to holistic wellness rooted in the rich traditions of African herbalism, energy healing, and tribal rituals. Designed as the perfect companion to Nya Love’s transformative book, African Holistic Health for Women, this journal empowers you to honor your mind, body, and spirit while embracing the sacred practices passed down through generations.

“I spent over a decade volunteering and working at Rikers Correctional Facility as their first-ever Mindfulness Coach. It was the most powerful and challenging work I would ever do. This is what I learned…” Oneika Mays narrates Sit with Me and helps you heal, improve your communication...

In The Billionaire Mindset, Daniel Strauss, the Strauss in the investment firm Stocks & Strauss, and a highly successful venture capitalist, explains how to adopt this life-changing new mindset. He shares his secrets of success, including how to access capital, where to find the right people to help you reach your goals, and explains how to free your mind from self-imposed limitations, so that you can also think like a billionaire.

In collaboration with JVL Media -- A captivating exploration of why many high-performing Black business leaders attribute their transformational leadership qualities to their experiences growing up in the Black Church and how we can foster these skills in younger generations despite waning...

AFRICA RISING: Dawn is Breaking Over Africa - The future belongs to those who best invest their resources toward their own visions of sustainable development. For many Africans raised throughout the Diaspora of the West, Dawn is Breaking Over Africa. Our challenge is to educate as many as possible to create the enough momentum to turn the tide of history. We have plenty of capital resources. We are skilled in every aspect of technological nation-building International travel is easier and cheaper than ever. Via the Internet, we are instantly tuned into every location on the planet where ...

Author and entrepreneur Dennis Kimbro combines bestselling author Napoleon Hill's law of success with his own vast knowledge of business, contemporary affairs, and the vibrant culture of Black America to teach you the secrets to success used by scores of Black Americans, including: Spike Lee, Jesse Jackson, Dr. Selma Burke, Oprah Winfrey, and many others. The result is inspiring, practical, clearly written, and totally workable.

Richard J. Foster’s Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth is hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality with millions of copies sold since its original publication in 1978. In Celebration of Discipline, Foster explores the "classic Disciplines," or...