Soil Degradation in East Africa: A Growing Crisis
A 2025 soil assessment released by the Heinrich Boll Foundation, a German think‑tank known for rigorous environmental research, found...
UAE’s Suspension of Financial Ties with Iran: What It Means for Ordinary Iranians
On Wednesday the United Arab Emirates announced an indefinite halt to all...
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**...