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Ethiopia Begins Construction of Africa’s Largest Airport in $12.5 Billion Project

Ethiopia 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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How Egypt Is Using LNG and Renewables to Power Its Economy

Egypt 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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Congo’s Cobalt Quotas Shake Global EV Supply Chains

In a move with sweeping global ramifications, the DRC, responsible for more than 70 per cent of the world’s mined cobalt, has overhauled how it exports this critical mineral. In.

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Analysing Africa’s 2025 HDI Rankings and Economic Outlook

As 2025 draws to a close, Africa’s development story is increasingly defined not by the size of its GDP alone, but by the lived experiences of its people. Education quality,.

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South Africa’s EV Growth Signals Major Shifts in Electric Mobility

BYD, the world’s largest EV manufacturer, has become one of the clearest signals that South Africa’s EV transition is no longer theoretical. It’s here, it’s accelerating faster than anticipated, and.

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Kenya Taps China for $1.5 Billion Highway Upgrade

Kenya has embarked on a transformative infrastructure project, launching a $1.5 billion highway expansion with Chinese state-owned contractors. Designed to enhance the transport corridor linking Mombasa’s port to Nairobi and onwards.

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South Africa’s Monetary Reset: The Last MPC Decision That Still Sets the Pace for 2026

As 2025 draws to a close, the international economic environment remains fraught with uncertainty. Major economies are moving at different speeds, and the world’s monetary guardians are contending with crosswinds.

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How South Africa’s 2025 G20 Summit Shapes Global Leadership Dynamics

South Africa’s successful hosting of the 2025 G20 Summit has redefined what global cooperation means and enabled the Global South to finally take centre stage. Johannesburg hosted the 2025 G20.

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G20 Summit on African Soil Continues Despite U.S. Boycott

When the G20 convenes in Johannesburg on 22–23 November 2025, it marks a historic moment: the first time the summit is held on African soil. Yet this milestone is clouded.

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How COP30 Is Laying the Foundations for a Just Global Transition

The global climate negotiations in Belém have entered a decisive chapter. As the climate crisis accelerates, the world’s financial, ethical, and institutional systems stand at an inflexion point. Day Six.

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