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Record Solar Growth Positions Africa at the Global Energy Frontier

The shift towards renewable energy has gathered decisive momentum in recent years, with solar photovoltaic power now leading global electricity capacity additions. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), solar.

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500 MW Boost Elevates Egypt’s Solar Market Ranking

In 2025, Africa marked its fastest year of solar growth on record, with total solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity additions rising by 54 per cent compared with 2024. Against this backdrop.

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Africa Outperforms as the Fastest-Growing Tourism Region

In 2025, Africa became the fastest-growing tourism region in the world. According to the latest edition of the UN World Tourism Organisation World Tourism Barometer, Africa recorded the strongest expansion.

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North African Economic Zone: Tariff Elimination and Trade Growth in the Making

In an era where economic fragmentation and protectionism have challenged global prosperity, a new vision for regional cooperation is emerging in North Africa. On 21 January 2026, leaders from Morocco,.

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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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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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Strongest Currencies in Africa June 2025: Tunisia, Ghana, and Morocco Lead a Shifting Landscape

As the global economy continues to adjust to evolving dynamics in 2025, several African nations are witnessing the steady appreciation of their currencies. This trend, while not uniform across the.

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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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Strengthening African Currencies: A Key to Long-Term Economic Resilience in Volatile Global Markets

In an era marked by global economic volatility—driven by geopolitical conflicts, trade tensions, and fluctuating commodity prices—African nations are increasingly recognising the vital importance of having strong, stable currencies. A.

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African Countries Progress in Fuel Price Management Amid Global Uncertainty

With global oil markets experiencing volatility and economic uncertainties mounting, maintaining low fuel prices remains a strategic priority for many African governments. The role affordable fuel plays in driving economic.

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