World Economic Forum on Africa 2019 | World Economic Forum

With its youthful population, vast natural resources and fast-growing cities, Africa is at a critical juncture on the world stage. Read our collection of articles that explore the themes behind #AF19, the World Economic Forum on Africa 2019, taking place in Cape Town on 4-6 September.

Highlights

'This is Africa's century' - what we learned at the World Economic Forum in Cape Town 2019

Ethiopia is Africa’s new growth engine – here’s why

I went blind at age 5, but managed to stay in education. We must ensure 93 million children with disabilities get the same chance

Why the skills gap remains wider in Africa

Dion Shango 03 Sep 2019

Travel and Tourism

These are the top countries for travel and tourism in 2019

Anna Bruce-Lockhart 04 Sep 2019

What to expect from the World Economic Forum on Africa 2019

Robin Pomeroy 29 Aug 2019

This is how we can make African agriculture more resilient to climate change

Patrick Verkooijen · Global Center on Adaptation 06 Sep 2019

The women of Turkana county, Kenya are ready to lead

Neema Kaseje 04 Sep 2019

South Africa's SMEs should be first in line for a digital upgrade

Lwazi Bam and valter adao 05 Sep 2019

Gender Inequality

South African women's fury at gender-based attacks spills onto the streets

These are the 5 skills African employers are looking for

Olajumoke Adekeye 03 Sep 2019

Meet the Co-Chairs of the World Economic Forum on Africa 2019

Rosamond Hutt 03 Sep 2019

Travel and Tourism

A roadmap for destination management in the digital economy

Sérgio Guerreiro 04 Sep 2019

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International Security

West Africa is becoming the world’s piracy capital. Here’s how to tackle the problem

Observer Research Foundation 28 Jun 2019

International Security

5 things to know about African migration

Johnny Wood 09 May 2019