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Africa’s Quiet Rise of Surveillance States

Surveillance today is no longer confined to shadowy intelligence agencies or authoritarian regimes. Across the world, governments employ advanced digital tools to enhance security, improve governance, and protect citizens from.

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Middle Eastern Energy Investments Promoting Growth and Diversification

Middle Eastern countries are turning their gaze southward—towards Africa. As the continent experiences a surge of interest from Gulf investors, with over $6 billion in expressed or secured energy deals,.

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Africa’s War on Terror: What’s Working, What’s Failing

Terrorism remains a grave threat to global security, with its effects unevenly distributed across regions. According to the Global Terrorism Index 2024, terrorism-related deaths rose by 22% to 8,352, the.

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Aliko Dangote Redefining Africa’s Polypropylene Market

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s wealthiest individual and a formidable force in the oil and petrochemical sectors, continues to make headlines with his ambitious projects aimed at bolstering the continent’s industrial landscape..

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The African Glass Market Boom

Glass might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Africa’s industrial growth, but the continent’s glass market is quietly experiencing a revolution. From bustling beverage.

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Egypt: Broker of Peace in the Middle East

The Middle East has long been a stage for simmering tensions that occasionally erupt into devastating conflicts. Amidst this turmoil, Egypt has emerged as a stabilising force, leveraging its historical,.

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Middle East Conflicts and Global Oil Prices: Analysing Recent Market Trends

The Middle East accounts for over one-third of the world’s seaborne oil trade, but recently, this role has been complicated by escalating geopolitical tensions and growing supply and demand dynamics..

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Impact of Geopolitical Tensions in the Middle East on Africa’s Oil Prices

The recent exchange of attacks between Israel and Iran, including an attack on Iran’s embassy in Damascus and subsequent retaliatory strikes, has intensified long-standing fears of a broader conflict drawing.

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Djibouti’s Strategic Position: Capitalizing on Trade

Djibouti is at the nexus of major maritime trade routes and presents opportunities for economic development and prosperity. Situated at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, Djibouti.

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Standard Chartered set to exit seven countries in Africa, Middle East to cut cost

Standard Chartered is leaving seven countries in Africa and the Middle East where it is sub-scale as it seeks to improve profits by narrowing its focus to faster-growing markets in.

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