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Why Diesel Still Matters for Africa’s Growth Story in a Green Energy Era

Across Africa, diesel is more than just a fuel; it’s the heartbeat of daily life. From the trucks that haul food and raw materials across borders to the buses that.

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Why Africa Must Tackle the $12 Billion Loss in GDP Due to Malaria

While Africa is home to some of the world’s most dynamic and rapidly growing economies, malaria remains a persistent challenge. A handful of countries have successfully eliminated the disease, with.

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A $5.4B Bet: Algeria Rewrites Energy Politics

Algeria’s national oil company, Sonatrach, recently announced a production-sharing agreement valued at approximately USD 5.4 billion with Saudi Arabia’s Midad Energy. The deal covers exploration and development in the Illizi.

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Africa’s Diesel Advantage: Powering Growth, Trade, and Stability

Across Africa, diesel is more than just a fuel — it is the heartbeat of economies, the enabler of mobility, and the invisible driver of food supply chains. A single.

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Trump’s Tariffs on Africa: Negotiation, Strategy, and the Road Ahead

The Trump administration’s far-reaching tariffs on African exports have sparked a flurry of reactions across the continent, as governments, industries, and civil society contend with the far-reaching implications of a.

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Visa-Free Entry: Addressing the Missing Link in Continental Integration

In a world where seamless travel powers global commerce, cultural exchange, and innovation, Africa still finds itself burdened by internal border restrictions. As of mid-2025, many African countries maintain some.

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Africa’s CBDC Agenda: Financial Inclusion or State Surveillance?

Across the African continent, governments are racing to digitise their currencies, launching Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) with a narrative framed around financial inclusion, innovation, and the future of money..

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The Net-Zero Equation: How Much Will It Cost, and Who Will Bear It?

The world is now locked in a high-stakes race against time, ambition, and atmospheric thresholds. More than 70 countries, representing over 80% of global CO₂ emissions and nearly 90% of.

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2025 BRICS Summit: What Are Africa’s Leaders Saying?

The 17th BRICS Summit, which began on July 6 and is set to conclude on July 7, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has convened heads of state, ministers, and.

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Central Banks in Africa Turn to Gold for Stability and Global Leverage

Gold has historically served as a reliable store of value and a strategic anchor in central banking—and African nations are reaffirming its relevance in today’s volatile economic climate. As global.

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