Health
Does health insurance in Africa really matter?
Across the continent, insurance schemes promise protection from medical bills, yet most people still pay from their own pockets.
Tag: Africa
Conflict
Sudan’s gold war: How sanctions are reshaping the billion-dollar trade
Behind Sudan's civil war lies a shadow gold economy stretching from Darfur's pits to Dubai's vaults, funding the fighting.
Energy & Infrastructure
Who controls Gambia’s energy money? Inside the NAWEC projects under audit
Gambia's blackout protests reveal a deeper crisis: years of unaccountable NAWEC financing that never delivered a reliable, functioning power grid.
Featured
DRC takes control of its mineral data as global powers race for Congo’s critical minerals
Kinshasa is locking down its geological archives, betting that owning the map matters more than owning the mine.
Energy
Somalia oil and gas: Why global energy companies are watching the Horn of Africa
Turkish drillship Çağrı Bey pushes deep offshore Somalia as global energy companies watch Mogadishu's oil exploration bets to revive its fragile economy.
Economy
Somalia’s $2 billion blue economy: Where will the investment go?
Somalia courts foreign capital for its untapped ports, fisheries and coastline, though security and governance risks still worry global investors.
Mining
Tata Chemicals Exit: Who will control Kenya’s lake Magadi Soda Ash Wealth?
Kenya ordered Tata Chemicals out of Lake Magadi, reviving debate over foreign ownership and who truly benefits from Africa's minerals.
Investments
Seychelles turns to Saudi Arabia for new investment and tourism opportunities
Seychelles Vice-President Sebastien Pillay met Saudi Arabia's foreign minister in Riyadh to discuss stronger investment, tourism and bilateral economic ties.
Economy
Botswana’s diamond crisis deepens as country searches for new sources of economic growth
Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is projected to rebound in 2026, yet mounting public debt and weak global demand threaten lasting recovery.
Oil & Gas
Who will own Dangote refinery after the IPO?
Nigeria's SEC-approved offer sets the stage for Africa's largest share listing, reshaping ownership at the world's biggest single-train oil refinery.