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Niger Emerges as West Africa’s Frontier Hydrocarbon Powerhouse

The arrival of Sonatrach at Niger’s Kafra field represents far more than the launch of a new drilling campaign. It signals a defining shift in the country’s economic identity. Long.

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Nigeria’s FX Liberalisation for Oil Exports: A Strategic Reset with Global Implications

Nigeria has implemented a major policy shift by allowing international oil companies to fully repatriate their export proceeds, removing the previous 90-day retention rule. Announced on March 25, this move.

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Africa’s Energy Transformation: From Resource Potential to Strategic Powerhouse

Within the evolving theatre of global energy, Africa is no longer a peripheral actor defined by untapped reserves and deferred promises. The narrative is shifting, quietly yet decisively. Today, the.

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Consumer Demand and Oil Infrastructure Power Uganda’s 8.5% Growth Surge

Uganda is transitioning from a consumption-led recovery to a structurally anchored, infrastructure-driven growth model with far-reaching regional implications. The economy expanded by 8.5% in the quarter ending December 2025, up.

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Ghana Redefines Global Trade Architecture with Colombia Shipping Route

Ghana and Colombia have established a direct maritime corridor linking the Port of Tema and the Port of Cartagena, signalling a strategic shift in global trade routes. Ghana’s Foreign Minister,.

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Sub-Saharan Africa’s Music Boom: Growth, Gaps and the Battle for Value

The latest figures from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) tell a compelling story: Sub-Saharan Africa’s recorded music revenues rose by 15.2% in 2025, reaching $120 million. At.

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South Africa’s Platinum Sector Gains Expansion Boost

The latest $89.4 million investment by Itochu and JOGMEC into the Platreef platinum group metals (PGM) project underscores a growing global race for critical minerals. It also reinforces South Africa’s.

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DRC’s Sakania Sugar Project Aims to Transform Economy

The Democratic Republic of Congo, long defined by its vast mineral wealth, is now making a calculated shift towards agriculture, food security, and industrial diversification. At the centre of this.

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Gabon Poultry Import Ban 2027 Aims for Food Sovereignty

The renewed cooperation between Gabon and Senegal marks a strategic pivot towards self-sufficiency in poultry production. At its core is a clear objective: to replace long-dominant imports with a competitive.

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Caledonia Mining Leads Zimbabwe’s Shift from Extraction to Scale

Caledonia Mining Corporation reported a remarkable financial surge in 2025, with profits rising to $67.5 million—a 193% increase driven by strong gold prices and steady output from Blanket Mine. The.

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