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African oil refinery with workers symbolizing resource nationalism debate

Beyond “Our Oil”: Why Resource Nationalism Is Holding Africa Back

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...

Botswana's Bold Diamond Play: A Strategic Move for African Resource Sovereignty

Business9 months ago

Botswana’s Bold Diamond Play: A Strategic Move for African Resource Sovereignty

By Mark-Anthony Johnson In a move that could redefine the global diamond trade, Botswana is asserting its right to majority ownership of De Beers, the world’s...

Aerial view of the Congo River winding through lush equatorial forests, symbolizing Africa’s vast freshwater resources and untapped hydropower potential in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Opinion10 months ago

The Congo: Africa’s Hidden Water Powerhouse

By Dishant Shah When most people think of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), they imagine sprawling rainforests, rich mineral deposits, or a complex...

Aerial view of manganese mining operations in Gabon, highlighting the country's plan to halt raw manganese exports by 2029 to boost local processing and economic growth.

Owusu on Africa10 months ago

Gabon Embraces Resource Nationalism: Plans to Halt Manganese Exports by 2029

By Fidel Amakye Owusu In 2024, Gabon emerged as the world’s second-largest producer of manganese, churning out 4.6 million metric tons of the critical metal –...

Why Has Africa Lagged in Development Compared to the Rest of the World?

Opinion11 months ago

Why Has Africa Lagged in Development Compared to the Rest of the World?

By Jean Claude Niyomugabo Africa’s relative underdevelopment compared to other regions of the world is a complex issue rooted in a combination of historical, geographical, political,...