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Climate Justice for Africa: Can COP30 Deliver Real Change?

Africa contributes less than 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet carries the heaviest burden of climate change. From deepening droughts to the floods that have swallowed structures in parts.

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Dangote’s Côte d’Ivoire Plant: Why It Matters for Africa’s Infrastructure

The Dangote Group’s $160 million investment in a cement plant in Attingué, Côte d’Ivoire, marks a major milestone in its regional expansion. The 50-hectare facility, with a 3 million-tonne annual.

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What the COMESA Digital Payments System Means for African Trade

In the architecture of global trade, currencies are more than mere denominations; they are the lubricants and friction points of exchange. For decades, much of intra-African and regional trade has.

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5G and IoT Transforming African Cities into Smart Hubs

Africa’s digital transformation is accelerating, and at the heart of this evolution lie two ground breaking technologies: 5G and the Internet of Things (IoT). Together, they are redefining how African.

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How 10 African Startups Are Shaping Global Financial Innovation

In a global financial technology landscape marked by tightened funding and economic uncertainty, African fintechs continue to defy expectations. Ten of them have now earned their place on CNBC and.

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Africa’s Post-Aid Future: Sustainable Growth Through Investment and Reform

Across the African continent, a critical shift is gaining momentum—one that redefines the narrative of development and repositions Africa as a hub of self-determined, investment-driven growth. Known as “Africa Beyond.

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Africa’s Tax-Free Zones: Risk or Pathway to Industrialisation?

Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are often promoted as economic game changers, particularly in regions struggling to diversify exports, create jobs, and boost investments. SEZs are tax-free enclaves where businesses thrive,.

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Unpacking Nigeria’s Manufacturing Success in Africa

Over the past decade, certain African countries have distinguished themselves through the scale and influence of their manufacturing industries. The recent report by The African Exponent highlights a top ten.

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African Cities in 2025: Rising Purchasing Power and Urban Prosperity

The economic vibrancy of African urban centres in mid-2025 was unprecedented, fueled by both significant infrastructural advancements and a remarkable surge in the population’s purchasing power. According to comprehensive data.

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Nigeria’s Remi Akano to Attend ALM Africa Summit London & ABLA 2025

London, UK – 3 June 2025 African Leadership Magazine is honoured to announce that Mr Remi Akano, Managing Director of Prestige Microfinance Bank and CEO of PouchFi, will be a.

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