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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...

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivering a keynote address on Africa’s strategic use of resource wealth to reclaim global bargaining power.

Opinion4 months ago

From Supplicants to Strategists: Reclaiming Africa’s Agency on the Global Stage

By Mark-Anthony Johnson “We cannot be beggars in the international community when we have abundant resources. We must have the leverage – and even bring them...

Aerial view of an Angolan copper mine, highlighting the country’s potential for economic growth and responsible resource management.

Owusu on Africa6 months ago

Angola’s Copper Moment: A Chance to Break the Resource Curse

By Fidel Amakye Owusu When Angola finally gained independence from Portugal in 1975 – following decades of anti-colonial struggle and a transformative military coup in Lisbon...

Africa’s Development Dilemma: Prosperity at What Cost?

Opinion11 months ago

Africa’s Development Dilemma: Prosperity at What Cost?

By Danilo Desiderio In a March 19, 2025 Fox News interview, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi pointed to a shifting geopolitical landscape in Africa, noting that declining...

Unlocking Africa’s Potential: Key Reforms to Attract Investment and Drive Energy Growth

Business12 months ago

Unlocking Africa’s Potential: Key Reforms to Attract Investment and Drive Energy Growth

By NJ Ayuk African governments must take decisive action to address the challenges that hinder business operations across the continent. These obstacles not only deter investment...