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Gain: Supporters of Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio celebrate his re-election on 27 June. The country increased its freedom ranking to 84th globally and by 25 points. Photo: John Wessels/AFP/Getty Images
AFRICA FREEDOM INDEX

Economic freedoms on the rise in Africa

Growth in freedoms that enable citizens to abide by laws, elect and hold leaders to account and trade freely in and outside borders are contributing to prosperity

  • Conrad Onyango
4 min read