Libya Courts Oil Majors Amid Instability in Landmark Licensing Round
In a significant move aimed at revitalizing its oil industry, Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) launched its first major licensing
August 6, 2025Section
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Africa’s New Mega-Cities: Ambitious Projects Reshape Urban Futures
Across Africa, massive urban projects are changing the continent’s economic and social landscape, according to official government
July 28, 2025
Red Sea Access Dispute Pushes Horn of Africa Toward Renewed Crisis
Leaders across the volatile Horn of Africa are warning that conflict may be imminent. Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Tigray
July 23, 2025
China Drops Tariffs on Africa: Will Trade Flows Really Change?
Official data from China’s General Administration of Customs and the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) confirm
July 10, 2025
Facing U.S. Tariffs, Africa Eyes Continental Bargaining Power
African leaders are weighing a bold move: negotiating trade with the United States as one united bloc to gain bargaining...
July 7, 2025
Nile Basin Tensions Rise as Ethiopia Completes Africa’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam
Ethiopia has completed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s largest hydroelectric project, signaling a major step
July 6, 2025
Africa’s Continent-Wide Electricity Market Gets Real Boost as Key Committee Launched
The African Union (AU) has just taken a big step toward connecting the continent’s electricity markets, on July 1, 2025.
July 2, 2025
Heidelberg Materials Buys Votorantim’s Cement Business in Morocco
1.4M tonne/year factory near Rabat plus 8 concrete plants change hands as Heidelberg targets 70% waste fuel by 2027. What...
June 30, 2025
Ukraine Warns Africa: Russia’s Deals May Come With Hidden Costs
Ukraine’s foreign minister recently told African leaders that working closely with Russia could bring problems in the future
June 25, 2025