Zainab Usman

6 days ago | dailymaverick.co.za | Zainab Usman |Anthony Carroll

DIPOLMATIC TENSIONS OP-ED   Illustrative image: Sources | US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

1 week ago | foreignaffairs.com | Zainab Usman

Every decade or so, the global aid industry finds that it must transform to survive. During these periods of change, donor countries restructure their aid agencies, shrink or expand their assistance budgets, and lobby for the creation or dissolution of a UN initiative or two. Typically, once the aid industry conforms to the whims of donor countries, the crisis is averted and business continues as usual.

1 month ago | medium.com | Zainab Usman

How I Stopped Trading Blind and Started Using OmnistonIt was not one of those big "aha" moments. No fireworks. No sudden profit spike. Just a quiet realization, somewhere between my third and fourth trade of the day:I had been doing it the hard way for way too long. When you spend enough time swapping tokens, you develop a sense for things. You know when a rate feels off. You know when a transaction should be faster. And you definitely know when you are leaving value behind.

Feb 6, 2025 | carnegieendowment.org | Zainab Usman

program The Africa Program focuses on economic, political, and transnational issues shaping Africa’s future. By conducting data-driven research, convening high-level dialogues, forging strategic partnerships, and amplifying African voices, the program addresses a crucial knowledge gap on Africa’s role in a changing global environment.

Oct 29, 2024 | carnegieendowment.org | Zainab Usman

The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump has an opportunity to boldly reimagine the U.S. economic relationship with Africa in dynamic ways that advance U.S. strategic interests while being grounded in Africa’s current realities. This compendium identifies high impact areas that could transform U.S. engagement in Africa and offers actionable recommendations that could inform implementation.