Business
Uganda’s oil gets a name: “Pearl Sweet” as first oil draws near
Uganda’s long-awaited oil era is nearing reality, but questions remain over ownership, revenues, local benefits and who ultimately controls the wealth.
Tag: Africa
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.
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.
Infrastructure
Who is winning the race to own Africa’s infrastructure?
China remains influential, but Gulf investors, Western capital and African institutions are reshaping who finances and controls critical infrastructure.
Energy
Africa has the sun. Who owns the solar boom?
Africa’s solar boom is reshaping energy markets as investors, governments and African businesses compete for ownership, profits and influence continentwide.
Sports
How Yan Diomandé became the most expensive African soccer player in history
From dirt pitches in Abidjan to a record-breaking move to Real Madrid, the 19-year-old Ivorian winger has risen through football with remarkable speed, talent and resilience.
Infrastructure
Africa’s next infrastructure boom: Where the $150 billion opportunity is emerging
Institutional investors are targeting Africa’s growing infrastructure needs, creating new opportunities across energy, transport, logistics, digital networks and urban development.