2025 a ‘critical juncture’ for Africa amid numerous challenges — Brookings report
2025 will be a critical juncture for Africa’s trajectory, with new political leadership in both the African Union and the United States, which will coincide with a number of challenges, including the urgent need for the implementation of the AfCFTA, modernization and renewal of the AGOA, all of this happening amid the escalating climate crisis and growing insecurity across the continent, says a new report by Brookings Institution.
The Brooking’s new report, titled ‘Foresight Africa: Top Priorities for Africa 2025-2030’, says that “Africa plays a role often overlooked in global conversations” regarding important issues, such as economic shifts, geopolitical instability, climate disruptions, emerging technologies, political polarization, and societal inequalities. Therefore, Africa Growth Initiative (AGI), a think tank based at this nonprofit public policy organization in Washington, D.C., recognizes the significance of Africa in a complex and interconnected world, in light of the continent’s growing role in shaping inclusive global prosperity.
By the year 2100, the continent will be home to nearly 40% of the world’s population, up from 18.3% in 2025 and 25% in 2050, the report says. This demographic shift makes Africa’s sustainable development a priority not just for Africans, but for the entire global community, since the continent’s sustainable development has direct implications for global stability and prosperity. Against the backdrop of an escalating climate crisis and the reverberations of conflict and global economic instability, the authors call for a “bold and coordinated action” by policymakers across Africa to address the continent’s unique challenges while leveraging its vast potential.
Together, the report’s six chapters — focusing on Africa’s inner strength, the sustainable development goals, women and youth, effective governance, AI and emerging technologies, and global partnerships — offer a comprehensive vision for Africa’s future.
