Egypt Takes the Gavel at Africa’s Security Council
02/02/2026Egypt stepped into the rotating presidency of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) on 1 February 2026 at a moment of heightened continental and regional tension. The.
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Africa's Automotive Industry
Economy
Highlights
South Africa’s Automotive Rebirth: Can New Policy Deliver Competitive Revival?
28/01/2026The announcement by the South African government that it will publish a new automotive policy by the end of February 2026 signals a pivotal moment for the nation’s industrial ambitions..
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African Union
Economy
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What 4.4% Growth Means for Jobs, Trade and Policy in West African States
27/01/2026According to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2026 report, the global economy is forecast to expand by around 2.7 % in 2026, slightly slower than the 2.8 %.
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Davos 2026
Global Development
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Davos 2026: Why the World is Finally Listening to the African Narrative
21/01/2026As 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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Economy
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Oil & Gas
Analysing Africa’s Upstream Capital Flow and Hub Strategy
16/01/2026Africa’s upstream sector is entering a more disciplined, selective phase one where capital is no longer chasing breadth, but certainty. Global energy companies, constrained by shareholder pressure, energy-transition mandates, and.
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Africa Development
Economy
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Egypt Strengthens Economic Compass with €1 Billion EU Support
16/01/2026Egypt has received a €1.16 billion tranche from the European Union, marking a decisive step in securing economic stability amidst a challenging regional landscape. This support forms part of a.
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Development Stories
Economy
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Djibouti’s Economic Outlook After IMF Review: Ports, Growth and Regional Risks
16/01/2026Djibouti’s economy continues to chart a path of steady expansion amid persistent regional and fiscal challenges. According to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff mission concluded in January 2026,.
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Sustainability
Transport
Ethiopia Begins Construction of Africa’s Largest Airport in $12.5 Billion Project
13/01/2026Ethiopia has begun construction of a major new international airport in the town of Bishoftu, about 45 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa, in a project that officials say will become.
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Energy Leadership
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Sustainability
How Egypt Is Using LNG and Renewables to Power Its Economy
12/01/2026Egypt has secured a $1.8 billion renewable energy agreement with Norway’s Scatec and China’s Sungrow, coupled with fresh LNG cooperation with Qatar, which indicates a pragmatic recalibration rather than a.
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Economy
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Trade and Investment
Will Saudi Arabia’s Stock Market Liberalisation Impact Africa
08/01/2026Saudi Arabia has announced that, starting from February 1, all categories of foreign investors will be allowed to invest directly in its stock market. This was not just a regulatory.
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