Deepening Canada’s engagement with Africa is the theme of a three-day conference that has brought together government officials and private … More
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Renewed talks on controversial Ethiopian dam Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan renewed talks on the Grand Renaissance Dam being built by … More
As Russia’s War With the West Spreads to West Africa
Canadian interests may be put at risk Russia’s confrontation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), the Western military alliance, … More
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There’s Work to do as Canada Rethinks Africa Strategy Canada is rethinking its Africa strategy. That, in itself, is an acknowledgment that … More
The New Dangote Refinery and the Road to Nationalization
By Chuks Emele Outgone President Muhammadu Buhari was in a celebratory mood when he declared open the 650,000 barrels per … More
Top Nigerian Fintechs and What They Do
Top Nigerian Fintechs and What They Do Digital Banking PayConnect Founded in 2012, PayConnect provides credit within 24 hours to … More
Africa Reels From Covid-19 Disruptions
Africa may not yet have the coronavirus infection and fatality numbers of Asia, Europe and America, but the most resource-rich … More
Nigeria Law Signals End of an Era for Deep-Water Oil
With a stroke of his pen last week, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari pulled the curtains on an extremely profitable era … More
Risks Rise for Canadian Mining Firms in West Africa
A car-bomb attack on a military base, a high-profile hotel assault, a village massacre. The incident count keeps mounting in … More
Why Did Jumia List on the NYSE?
It’s no secret that Jumia is struggling. Jumia listed in New York, rather than Nairobi or Lagos, because it was by far the most sensible business decision in the face of the continent’s weak capital markets and stock exchanges.