By NJ Ayuk The refrain echoes across Africa’s energy-rich nations with monotonous regularity: “It’s our oil. It’s our country.” This assertion, while technically correct, masks a...
By John Kourkoutas The chasm between corporate ambition and African market reality is littered with failed strategies that never survived contact with the ground. Corporate boardrooms...
By John Kourkoutas While global manufacturers pursue “China+1” strategies in Asia, a quieter, more profound shift is unfolding in an unexpected corner of the globe. Two...
By John Kourkoutas When foreign investors map Africa’s business potential, they often see a blank slate – untapped markets, rising populations, and untold opportunity. But a...
By Danilo Desiderio Foreign investment is often heralded as a catalyst for transformation – especially in Africa, where resource-rich nations seek to industrialize and integrate into...
By John Kourkoutas Africa is no longer a frontier market – it’s a battleground for global economic influence. And while European and American businesses continue to...
By John Kourkoutas When I earned my engineering degree, I believed I was equipped to solve any complex supply chain challenge. It wasn’t until a 15-minute...
By Farhia Noor As I watch Senegal rise – oil surging from Sangomar, gas gushing from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim complex, and the futuristic city of...
By John Kourkoutas The phrase is often repeated – yet rarely explained. Stripped of context and nuance, it risks oversimplifying a complex reality. The truth is,...
By Mary Alorh Africa’s latest push to harness its abundant natural resources for economic transformation may sound familiar – but this time, the stakes are higher,...
By Godfred Zina The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and Belgium share a fraught, centuries-old relationship shaped by colonial exploitation, imbalanced power dynamics, and...
By Gregory Simpkins With the Trump administration’s effort to curtail foreign aid, ostensibly due to concerns about corruption and misdirection of funds, US relations with the...
By Emmanuel Musaazi The African Diaspora is people of African descent who live outside the African continent due to historical and contemporary migration. This includes descendants...
By Dishant Shah Corruption in Africa is not just a problem – it is a deeply entrenched reality affecting governance, business, investment, and everyday life. Its...
By Danilo Desiderio A recent analysis by the Washington-based African Center for Strategic Studies highlights the extensive presence of Chinese firms in African ports. According to...
By Danilo Desiderio A report by the Africa Europe Foundation, titled “The Missing Connection: Unlocking Sustainable Infrastructure Financing in Africa,” highlights Africa’s infrastructure challenges and explores...
By Jean Claude Niyomugabo Africa needs infrastructure. Africa needs development. But at what cost? If we depend on Europe to build our roads, railways, and cities,...
By Dishant Shah After more than a decade of negotiations, the Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA) officially came into force in 2024, marking a historic milestone...
Emerging economies continuously need Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for sustainable growth and development, with governments having recognized the importance of flow of financial capital in economies...
