As the rest of the world drifts toward protectionism, can Africa show the way to free trade? The world is presently witnessing a curious pattern. Even as those who have benefited most from free trade (the US, the EU, China) are foolishly turning towards the siren call of protectionism, the rest of the world, especially Africa, has emerged as liberal internationalism’s unlikely champion. Last month, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari made headlines by [...]
