Examining arguments in economics,democracy and development in relation to what lies ahead for the continent The“golden decade”of growth in Africa has passed The Africa Rising narrative was underpinned not by sweeping and proactive economic reforms by Sub-Saharan African(SSA)states,but rather high commodity prices driven by Examining arguments in economics, democracy and development in relation to what lies ahead for the continent The “golden decade ” of growth in Africa has passed The Africa Rising narrative was underpinned by by sweeping and proactive economic reforms by Sub-Saharan African (SSA ) states, but rather high commodities driven by