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Alladoum Désiré Nandogongar and the Reconfiguration of Central African Petroleum

In 2023, Chad nationalised ExxonMobil’s upstream assets, marking one of the most consequential turning points in the country’s modern petroleum history. The move indicated a decisive shift from multinational-led oil.

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North African Economic Zone: Tariff Elimination and Trade Growth in the Making

In an era where economic fragmentation and protectionism have challenged global prosperity, a new vision for regional cooperation is emerging in North Africa. On 21 January 2026, leaders from Morocco,.

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How Trade Integration Can Transform Africa’s Global Competitiveness: Insights from Davos 2026

In January 2026, world leaders in government, business and civil society gathered in Davos, Switzerland, for the annual World Economic Forum under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”. Within this.

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Analysing the Landmark Nedbank Bid for Kenya’s NCBA Bank

South Africa’s Nedbank Group is offering to acquire a 66% controlling stake in Kenya’s NCBA Group. The 13.9 billion rand (approximately $856 million) cash-and-stock transaction is a strategic bet on.

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Ghana’s Gold Refinery Creates Billions in Domestic Value Retention

The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) has formalised artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) through a new agreement to refine gold locally for global export. Ghana is not merely adjusting its mining.

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Davos 2026: Why the World is Finally Listening to the African Narrative

As the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum convenes under the theme “A Spirit of Dialogue”, there is a discernible shift in global attention towards Africa’s aspirations, priorities.

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How South Africa’s Inflation Target Shift Could Guide Other African Economies

South Africa’s Reserve Bank has signalled a striking macroeconomic development: inflation may fall to around 3 per cent in 2026, achieving this revised target ahead of earlier projections and potentially.

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Libya Charts Strategic Growth with $2.7 Billion Misurata Deal

Positioned between the Mediterranean and Africa, Libya is redefining its role in global commerce. Recently, the Libyan Government signed a strategic partnership to expand the Misurata Free Zone (MFZ), mobilising.

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Investment Holdings and Currency Localisation Reshaping Ethiopia’s Economy

Ethiopia has decided to handle the production of its national currency, the Ethiopian Birr, in an effort to foster its sovereignty, institutional power, economy and its continuous development.   The.

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Will ECOWAS Meet Its 2027 Currency Launch Goal?

In an age of economic blocs and regional integration, currency unions have emerged as powerful instruments to deepen trade, stability and global influence. The European Union’s euro, despite periodic crises,.

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