Geopolitics

African geopolitics: trade agreements, regional security, international partnerships, diplomatic developments, and geopolitical shifts affecting African business and investment.

Iran’s yuan gambit just broke the oil market

Iran has told CNN it will allow oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz only if cargo is traded in…

Saudi Arabia wants South Africa’s best

Saudi Arabia posted 174 percent more job ads targeting South African professionals in 2025 than in 2024, driven by Vision…

Africa becomes Europe’s gas lifeline

The Strait of Hormuz closure and collapsing Russian supply have pushed Europe toward Africa's LNG and pipeline gas. Algeria, Nigeria,…

Nigeria and UAE seal $200m defence pact

Nigeria-based Nigus International Investment Limited and UAE-headquartered Elmirate Capital have signed a $200 million MOU to build a defence technology,…

Rwanda locks in $250m IMF credit facility

The IMF Executive Board approved Rwanda's $250 million, 38-month Extended Credit Facility on June 9,…

Nigeria’s trade surplus triples to N7.55tn

Nigeria's Q1 2026 merchandise trade surplus surged 341% to N7.55 trillion ($4.1 billion) from N1.71…