Africa: Africa's Quiet Pivot-From Aid Dependence to Self-Driven Growth

[allAfrica] For decades, Africa's place in the global economy was framed through the lens of aid,how much was given, where it went, and whether it made a difference. That narrative is steadily shifting. Across the continent, a more self-directed model is emerging, driven by trade, domestic resource mobilization, and investment. While the transition is uneven, the direction is clear: Africa is reducing its reliance on aid and redefining its development path.