Benin readies a ‘bullish’ agenda
Romuald Wadagni, the worldly new leader of Africa’s biggest cotton grower, will pursue a bold plan to diversify a surging economy, says an expert on Benin. Continue reading Benin readies a ‘bullish’ agenda
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Artemis moonshot opens way for Africa
The success of NASA’s Artemis II moon mission could boost Africa’s involvement in the America-led international coalition to build a lucrative space economy. Continue reading Artemis moonshot opens way for Africa
War in Gulf ignites rush for Africa’s gas
Amid the Iran war’s energy disruptions, Europe and China are rushing to secure natural gas supplies from safer African producers, from Algeria to Mozambique. Continue reading War in Gulf ignites rush for Africa’s gas
Iran war turns Africa into global haven
Amid escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf, Africa demonstrates stability and resilience, attracting diverted air traffic and easing shocks to energy and fertilizer supplies with homegrown capacity. This geopolitical shift positions Africa as a global haven amid regional volatility. Continue reading Iran war turns Africa into global haven
America fires into Sahel conflict
U.S. missile strikes in Nigeria exposed new links between a regional conflict instigator and an emerging threat in the Sahel. As West Africa’s economic and political heavyweight, Nigeria has the most to lose in an expansion of the Sahel conflict across its northern tier. Edward DeMarco explains. Continue reading America fires into Sahel conflict
Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa reveal growth playbook
Finance bosses of these economies are talking bold. We brief you. Faced with global headwinds, from debt distress, U.S. tariffs and declining international grants (aid) to domestic demands like the need to create jobs as working-age young people pour into … Continue reading Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa reveal growth playbook
African crypto rises as aid fades
The rise of cryptocurrencies in Africa alongside the collapse of foreign aid and battles over tariffs may be opening a new path for Africa’s social and economic transformation, from Kenya to Nigeria. An Africa politics and development expert explains how decentralized finance reshapes what’s possible. Continue reading African crypto rises as aid fades
Africa rebounds from aid and tariff shocks
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
AGOA trade expires as Africa moves on
Reviving the African Growth and Opportunity Act or AGOA for a new phase of America’s trade deal must take into account Africa’s emerging free-trade ambitions and global geopolitical shifts. Continue reading AGOA trade expires as Africa moves on
African artisans gain global fans
From handmade crafts to Afrobeats, Africa’s artistic output is gaining global sales yet still falls short of the continent’s enormous potential. Artisan enterprises like export-focused WomenCraft in Tanzania are showing how to capture international customers. Continue reading African artisans gain global fans