Tuesday Africa Roundup, February 19, 2025
Africa’s economic, political, and business arenas are alive with transformative developments on February 19
February 19, 2025Section
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Meta’s $10 Billion Bet: The World’s Longest Subsea Cable to Power A.I.
Meta has unveiled Project Waterworth a $10 billion initiative to build the world’s longest subsea cable spanning over. Analysis from...
February 18, 2025
Petrobras Eyes African Oil Fields to Bolster Reserves Amid Declining Production Forecasts
Brazilian state-owned oil company Petrobras announced plans to acquire oil fields in Africa to counter an expected production decline starting...
February 18, 2025
Luxury Safari Lodges in Africa Redefine Wildlife Tourism
Safari lodges in Africa have transformed dramatically, moving beyond traditional wildlife observation to offer immersive luxury experiences. This evolution, as...
February 17, 2025
Brazilian Chicken Exports Surge 9.4% in January, Setting Records
Brazilian chicken exports rose 9.4% in January, reaching 443,000 tons, according to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein
February 10, 2025
Malawi Withdraws Troops from DRC Amidst Escalating Conflict
Reports confirm that Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera has ordered the withdrawal of Malawian soldiers from the volatile eastern Democratic Republic...
February 6, 2025
Rwanda-South Africa Diplomatic Rift Intensifies as DRC Conflict Escalates
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) conflict has taken a dramatic turn, sparking a fierce diplomatic row between Rwanda and...
January 30, 2025
Brazil’s Economic Shift: BRICS Gains Ground in Production Goods
A new study by economist Renato Baumann from Brazil's Institute for Applied Economic Research (IPEA) reveals a significant change in...
January 30, 2025
Russia’s Influence Campaign in Africa: A Digital Battleground Unfolds
A recent report from the Africa Center for Strategic Studies reveals Russia's growing influence in Africa through digital campaigns. The...
January 29, 2025