The Globalist

Has the time for a new global approach to Africa finally arrived?

Forgiveness, freedom and accountability help to restore prosperity in Sierra Leone.

Which common appliance uses about as much electricity in a year as the average Nigerian does?

Power outages in the capital city of the United States are a surprisingly regular feature.

Where is the Catholic Church growing? When will the Vatican hierarchy lose its European/Western bent?

Bigger GDPs for other countries in Africa are not a zero-sum game.

More contraception would help Africa educate the young and govern itself.

How many people in Africa live without any access to electricity?

China and Japan wage a charm offensive to win access to Africa’s resources.

What is the 2014 outlook for economies around the world?