Amaka Anku
amakaanku.bsky.social
Amaka Anku
@amakaanku.bsky.social
Explaining the world—and Africa’s place in it—at @EurasiaGroup. Views mine.
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However, Africa is as vast as it is diverse, with the potential to match. To discuss the issues and prospects affecting Africa, ELN Senior Associate Fellow Ilana Bet-El is joined by @amakaanku.bsky.social, Head of Africa Practice @eurasiagroup.net.
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The Women Leaders podcast: Africa all around
There is a common tendency to view and discuss Africa in terms of the problems affecting the continent. More recently, the West has also started to look anxiously on as China and Russia build influenc...
europeanleadershipnetwork.org
December 12, 2025 at 12:45 PM
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African countries can amass more influence in the global economy by working together—and the continent’s largest economies, Nigeria and South Africa, “are best positioned to drive such deeper integration,” writes @amakaanku.bsky.social.
The New African Order
How Nigeria and South Africa can lead the continent to prosperity and stability.
fam.ag
November 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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African countries can amass more influence in the global economy by working together—and the continent’s largest economies, Nigeria and South Africa, “are best positioned to drive such deeper integration,” writes @amakaanku.bsky.social.
The New African Order
How Nigeria and South Africa can lead the continent to prosperity and stability.
www.foreignaffairs.com
October 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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"African countries would stand a better chance of thriving in the postliberal international order if they came together."

Our expert @amakaanku.bsky.social explains why South Africa & Nigeria are best positioned to lead in this new era for @foreignaffairs.com:
https://fam.ag/4nrJXZz
The New African Order
How Nigeria and South Africa can lead the continent to prosperity and stability.
www.foreignaffairs.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Nigeria’s economy could be turning a corner toward stability, as new data showed GDP grew at its fastest rate in three years.

Our expert @amakaanku.bsky.social discusses with @semafor.com:
Nigeria’s economy could be turning a corner
The country’s GDP grew 3.4% last year, up from 2.7% in 2023.
www.semafor.com
February 26, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Are you an original thinker and great writer with strong quant skills who understands South African politics and markets?

If so, check out this position at @eurasiagroup.net. Bonus points if you have experience with Moz/Angola too. Ideally based in Johannesburg. ats.rippling.com/eurasia-grou...
South Africa Analyst | Careers at Eurasia Group
Responsibilities : In this role, you will: ·        Conduct in-depth research on the implications of market, ...
ats.rippling.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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If South Africa and Nigeria can combine their strengths and compensate for each other’s weaknesses, they can rally African countries behind common positions on climate policy, trade, and security.

Our expert @amakaanku.bsky.social explains:
AMAKA ANKU: Africa needs a strong SA-Nigeria partnership
Bilateral meeting presents opening for new chapter in relations between the two
www.businesslive.co.za
December 10, 2024 at 2:43 PM
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President Biden made a historic trip to Angola last week.

Our expert @amakaanku.bsky.social joined @foxnewsradio.bsky.social to weigh in on the importance of America and Africa’s relationship – and if it will continue to develop under the Trump admin.
FOX News Rundown
The FOX News Rundown is a news-based daily morning podcast. Each morning, Mike Emanuel, Alex Hogan, Dave Anthony, Lisa Brady, Jessica Rosenthal and Chris Foster take a deep dive into the major and con...
radio.foxnews.com
December 9, 2024 at 7:34 PM
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There is a strong anti-incumbent sentiment that positions Mahama as the frontrunner in Ghana's upcoming election.

Our expert @amakaanku.bsky.social says that Mahama will also benefit from apathy in ruling party strongholds where voters are struggling economically.
Ghana Ruling Party Risks Election Loss in Debt-Crisis Aftermath
Ghana’s government has overseen a restructuring of most public debt, secured a $3 billion International Monetary Fund bailout and rebooted the West African nation’s economy. That probably won’t be eno...
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
December 6, 2024 at 6:20 PM