Business
Tata Chemicals ordered to leave Kenya
Kenya's Magadi dispute tests foreign mining concessions, local value creation and the government's determination to reshape resource ownership across Africa.
Ericson Mangoli
Articles by Ericson Mangoli
Mining
Who really owns Africa’s critical minerals?
Global powers compete for Africa's copper, cobalt, lithium and rare earth resources as governments seek greater control over ownership, processing and long term value creation.
Tech
Africa’s digital revolution: 7 government tech projects reshaping the continent
Governments across Africa are accelerating digital transformation through AI, digital identity, cybersecurity, fintech, and e-government reforms that are reshaping economies.
Business
Why Uber exited Nigeria after 12 years
Uber's departure highlights shifting economics, regulatory pressures, fierce local competition, and the growing influence of African-owned mobility platforms across the continent.
Health
Who owns Africa’s vaccine supply chains?
As Ebola spreads in DR Congo, the outbreak underscores Africa's push to strengthen vaccine manufacturing, health infrastructure and biotechnology investment.
Politics
Niger’s attempted mutiny raises questions over who profits from Sahel instability
Failed uprising highlights the intersection of military rule, foreign influence, strategic minerals and regional security in one of Africa's most volatile regions.
Tech
Samsung widens lead in a declining MEA smartphone market
Samsung strengthens its market leadership across the Middle East and Africa as falling demand, supply shortages, and rising premium smartphone sales reshape competition.
Politics
Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis is back: Who is fighting for control of the Horn of Africa?
Renewed clashes, drone strikes and collapsing trust threaten Ethiopia’s fragile peace while drawing Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt deeper into regional rivalry.
Agriculture
South Africa’s maize harvest forecast rises 4.5% to 17.4 million tonnes
South Africa expects a bigger maize harvest in 2026, strengthening food security prospects while supporting domestic supply and agricultural export opportunities.
Business
Who will own Kenya Airways? Global investors circle Africa’s national carrier
Kenya Airways seeks fresh capital as global investors circle its future, testing Kenya’s control over its strategic national airline.