AFRICA'S CONFLICT-ECONOMY STRESS

Conflict-linked economic strain is the most important Africa story, as violence, aid disruption, and weak project delivery continue to undermine growth and development across the continent. Research cited in the results shows that poorly managed aid can increase conflict, while better-managed projects can reduce it. Broader studies also link resource dependence to higher conflict risk, reinforcing how politics and the economy are intertwined in many African states. The key lens for the Africa Edition is how governments respond to insecurity while trying to protect jobs, investment, and public services.