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Military Power in Africa 2025: Beyond Troop Numbers and Budgets

Africa’s militaries are often judged by the size of their armies or the heft of their budgets, but 2025 is showing us that power isn’t just about numbers. Recent analyses.

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Egypt’s $29.7B Qatari Diar Project Marks Africa’s Urban Renewal

Egypt is taking grand steps to deepen its economic diversity as the world faces uncertain turns that threaten the scale of development on the global scene. In a strategic move.

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IMF 2025 MENAP Outlook: North Africa Edges Higher

The IMF’s October 2025 Regional Economic Outlook upgrades growth prospects across MENAP, projecting regional GDP growth of 3.2 per cent in 2025 and 3.7 per cent in 2026, up from.

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Grand Egyptian Museum Signals New Era for African Heritage and Tourism

There’s a cultural and economic renaissance unfolding on the banks of the Nile, powered by the timeless currency of civilisation itself. Two decades of ambition, delay, and determination later, Egypt.

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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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From Aid to Investment: Africa’s Defining Economic Shift in RMB’s 2025/26 Outlook

Africa’s growth story is being rewritten, not through aid dependency, but through investment, trade, and self-determination. The newly released Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) “Where to Invest in Africa 2025/26” (WTIIA).

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Why Tourists Are Flocking to Ethiopia Again

Once slowed by the pandemic, Ethiopia’s tourism industry is now booming, with visitor numbers soaring past pre-COVID levels and local businesses thriving once more. A blend of relaxed visa policies,.

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How Transnet’s R127 Billion Investment Could Redefine South Africa’s Freight Future

South Africa’s economic pulse beats through its ports, railways, and pipelines, and Transnet is the artery that keeps it flowing. Now, in one of its most ambitious modernisation efforts to.

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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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Egypt’s Economic Upswing: Reforms, Resilience

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects global GDP growth for 2025 at around 3.2 per cent, as the world economy continues to navigate the headwinds of trade tensions, inflationary pressures,.

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