Natural Resources Fuel Namibia’s Economic Growth
17/04/2026Namibia is accelerating reforms in its petroleum sector as it positions itself for its first oil production and a larger role in the global energy market. At the Namibia International.
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Economy
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Oil & Gas
Balancing the Barrel: Ghana’s Fuel Economy
17/04/2026Ghana’s fuel economy is once again under pressure as rising global oil prices trigger higher domestic fuel costs, exposing the country’s vulnerability to external energy shocks. With tensions in the.
Africa Development
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Women in leadership
Tradition and Power: Women in African Leadership
17/04/2026Long before colonial rule, African women ruled kingdoms, led armies, controlled trade, and shaped spiritual institutions. Their growing presence today as presidents, cabinet ministers, and international policymakers is not the.
Global Energy Security
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Oil & Gas
US-Iran Tensions Push North Africa as New Oil Powerhouse
17/04/2026Rising tensions between the United States and Iran are once again disrupting global energy markets, threatening the stability of the Strait of Hormuz, a route that carries nearly 20 percent.
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Innovation
Tech Start Ups
Silicon Sahel: Tech Driving West Africa’s Growth
17/04/2026West Africa has emerged as one of the most dynamic frontiers in the global technology economy, building a fast-expanding digital ecosystem now widely described as the Silicon Sahel. Anchored by.
Creative Arts & Culture
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Women in leadership
Women Driving Africa’s Creative Economy Growth: The Case of Lisa Folawiyo
16/04/2026Africa’s creative economy has emerged as one of the continent’s fastest-growing sectors, contributing to employment creation, cultural expression, and economic diversification. It spans fashion, film, music, visual arts, crafts, and.
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Economy
Partnerships Power Nigeria’s Dairy Revolution
16/04/2026Nigeria has taken a major step toward strengthening its dairy industry through a Memorandum of Understanding with Nestlé to establish a dairy training centre in Abuja. Announced on 8 April.
Africa Development
Finance
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Sovereign Bonds Expand Africa’s Global Capital Access
16/04/2026The Democratic Republic of the Congo has made a historic entry into global capital markets, raising 1.25 billion United States dollars through its first international bond issuance. This Eurobond marks.
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World Bank Outlook 2026
Uganda’s €2.7 Billion Railway Revival Gains Momentum
16/04/2026Uganda’s move to engage Citibank for the structuring of €2.7 billion in railway financing marks a transition from long term planning to active project execution. For the landlocked country, rail.