Nigeria, July 3 -- The African geoeconomic landscape is undergoing a period of profound structural transformation, characterised by intensifying great-power competition, shifting geopolitical alignments, and the increasing fusion of economic statecraft with national security. This new era presents both significant challenges and unprecedented opportunities for the African continent. Thus, the increasingly sophisticated intellectual and policy landscape requires a thorough understanding of how to navigate the inextricably linked economics and geopolitics, and to pursue proactive nation-building grounded in robust data and evidence-based strategies. As Africa faces a simultaneous contraction in global humanitarian aid, rising exposure to co...