Geopolitics
African geopolitics: trade agreements, regional security, international partnerships, diplomatic developments, and geopolitical shifts affecting African business and investment.
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,…
Russia agrees to stop recruiting Kenyans
Kenya's Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi secured an agreement in Moscow on March 16 that Russia will stop recruiting Kenyan nationals…
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Rwanda’s AGUKA creates 128,000 jobs, eyes next phase
Rwanda's AGUKA youth enterprise programme has generated 128,000 jobs and $9.3 million (Rwf34 billion) in…
Nigeria’s copyright chief tells MultiChoice: fix the gaps
The Director-General of the Nigerian Copyright Commission, Dr John Asein, used a courtesy visit from…
Tanzania pitches $12.9bn energy pipeline to US investors
Tanzania has unveiled a $12.9 billion energy investment pipeline at the Powering Africa Summit in…
Zimbabwe avocado exports set to double in 2026
Zimbabwe's avocado exports are on course to exceed 6,000 tonnes in 2026, more than doubling…