Country: Analyses
Impact of Israel-Iran Conflicts on African Economies: A Closer Look
Generally speaking, conflicts lead to the disruption of energy markets and shipping routes, trade sanctions, shortages of fertilizers and other…
Unearthing Danger: How Illegal Gold Mining Fuels Insecurity in Nigeria
From the mines to the refineries and trading hubs, gold’s journey to market is fraught with risk. The precious metal…
Impending U.S. Fund Cuts: A Test for AfDB’s Leadership
In the past, the provision of infrastructure in Africa was largely the preserve of government and public finances. In the…
ECOWAS: Celebrating 50 Years of Regional Impact and Future Prospects
West Africa, a collective territory, was once a collection of states formed from colonial experiences and administrations. The region has…
Diplomacy in Action: Boosting Africa’s Mining Sector Through Nigeria and South Africa
Africa is the world’s most mineral-rich continent, endowed with abundant metallic and non-metallic minerals and gemstones. Africa’s mineral wealth is…
Crisis or Opportunity? ECOWAS Faces New Levies from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) continues to seek diplomatic means to improve relations with breakaway member states…
Trump’s Tariffs on African Countries: A Shift in Trade Diplomacy
Unfair trade relations to the disadvantage of African countries have overshadowed African foreign trade since colonial times. Africa is still…
What Qatar’s Mediation Means for Rwanda and DRC: A Diplomatic Triumph?
As it’s a principle in Qatar foreign policy to comply diplomatic efforts with UN principles and international law. On the…
Africa’s Politics at Lens: Reflections on the 2024 Ghana’s Elections
Ghana's 2024 elections have sent a powerful message to Africa and the world: that democracy is thriving on the continent.…
Nigeria-India Relations: What are the areas of agreement during PM Modi’s visit to Abuja?
India's PM visiting Nigeria at this period of intense geopolitical competitions signals New Delhi's geostrategic plan, especially in the context…
How Solar Power is Supporting Kenya’s Efforts to Promote Green Energy
The Kenyan government is implementing several supporting policies, incentives, and regulations for off-grid technologies such as tax breaks, mini-grid regulations…
Dangote Refinery-NNPC Spat: What does it say about Nigeria’s oil and gas industry?
Africa is facing more severe climate change than most other parts of the world, despite bearing the least responsibility for…
