Global Gold Surge Shapes West African Investment
In the first quarter of 2026, worldwide demand for gold reached 1,231 tonnes, translating to a market value of...
DRC Bans Export of Copper and Cobalt Concentrates to Boost Domestic Processing
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced an immediate ban on the...
IMF Completes Reviews, Unlocks $1.8 Billion for Egypt’s Reform Agenda
On Thursday the International Monetary Fund announced that it had finished two reviews of Egypt’s existing...
How African Family Businesses Evolve into Pan‑African and Global Enterprises
Family‑owned firms remain a cornerstone of Africa’s private sector, contributing an estimated 60 % of GDP**...
South Africa Faces New US Tariff Pressure but Sees Paths to Diversification
On Friday, President Donald Trump announced a sweeping 12.5 % tariff on imports from...
Umm Qasr Port Faces Operational Challenges Amid Regional Tensions
The deep‑water port of Umm Qasr, Iraq’s primary gateway for containerised trade and a vital conduit...