South Sudan

South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation and one of Africa’s most significant oil producers, with a GDP almost entirely dependent on petroleum revenues. Africaspoint covers South Sudan’s energy sector, peace process, humanitarian situation, and the long-term economic opportunities in a country with enormous agricultural and mineral potential yet to be developed.

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Sudan Eyes 2,000 Tonnes to Reshape Gold Trade

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Sudan is targeting 2,000 tonnes of verified gold reserves while pivoting exports from Dubai to Saudi Arabia, challenging decades of…

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Nairobi hosts Kenya’s biggest investment conference this week

Burundi joins Eritrea, Sudan, Uganda, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Rwanda, Malawi, Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros,…

Africa Critical MineralsBola Tinubu

Nigeria draws $2.6bn in mining FDI, eyes Africa corridors

Nigeria has attracted over $2.6 billion in mining FDI in two and a half years…

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World Bank approves $240m to protect West Africa’s coastline

The World Bank has approved $240 million for WACA+, a new coastal protection and blue…

Africa soft powerCyril Ramaphosa

South Africa ranked among world’s most polite nations

A global Remitly survey has placed South Africa in the top 10 most polite nations…