Lobito Corridor, Africa’s closely watched, cross-border minerals-trade and investment effort outside China’s orbit, is moving toward reality at a cost of as much as USD 5 billion in Zambia – and could displace thousands of people in its 340-mile path. Continue reading Lobito chugs toward reality
America under Trump has sorted its prized African partners into two buckets: those with valuable minerals and those such as Kenya and Ethiopia that have little to offer in extractive profits yet are strategic, friendly, fast-growing economies (courted by China) and can’t be ignored. Continue reading Africa embraces Trump health aid deals
Copper, nickel, cobalt, gold and much more – the “critical minerals” riches of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo have ignited a geopolitical race for control of the world’s future economy and an epic project: the Lobito Corridor. We take you there in this exclusive video report. Continue reading Landlocked Africa’s quest to link oceans
Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda and other African economies are bouncing back from the shocks of tariff increases and foreign aid cuts by the Trump Administration. Growth in 2025 will be stronger than expected six months ago. Continue reading Africa rebounds from aid and tariff shocks
Italy, 90 years after invading Ethiopia, is refocusing on investment and soft power in Africa through the Mattei Plan. The effort involves economic partnerships in agribusiness, energy and the green economy, with the Lobito Corridor as a priority. Continue reading Meloni takes Italy back to Africa
Africa’s Congo Basin and other rainforests could generate billions in cash and global carbon-capture climate benefits if preserved. Flaws in carbon credit markets and the EU’s new deforestation rules complicate the effort. Continue reading Cut carbon, not trees and grow rich
As Africa rapidly urbanizes, cities in East Africa will sprawl. Yet in West Africa and Egypt population density will intensify. The contrast has implications for politics, public services, transport and consumer marketing. Continue reading East Africa sprawl, West Africa jam
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These 21 essential nonfiction books on Africa will help you gain a deeper understanding of African societies and economies, crucial history and key heroes and villains. Curated for travelers, investors and entrepreneurs, these are the great reads on Africa. Continue reading 21 best books on Africa for you
