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Gabon, home to 25% of the world’s manganese reserves, plans to...
When Gabon's Minister of Mines announced that the country will halt raw manganese exports by 2029, the declaration reverberated through commodity markets and geopolitical...
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How to Turn Africa’s Youth Wave into Real Jobs, Not Just...
Every Workers’ Day, Africa’s leaders celebrate the energy and potential of the continent’s young people. Yet for millions of those young Africans, work is...
Practical steps in building Pan‑African Venture‑Ready Startup in the AfCFTA Era
Africa’s startup founders are no longer building just for a single city or country. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is turning 55...
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Why Crypto Has the Potential to Cause the Greatest Disruption in...
Throughout human history, money has evolved from shells and silver coins to digital balances stored in global financial networks. Each evolution—metallic coins, paper currency,...
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Kenya: A Window into Africa’s Demographic Future
Kenya, a country located in East Africa, is often seen as a representative microcosm of Africa’s demographic future. With a rapidly growing population, a...
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We are not black. No “black” or “negro” has ever existed in Africa. We...
The term "Black" as a racial identifier has a complex and often coercive history rooted in colonialism, slavery, and systemic racism.The shift from identifying...
Indian Control of Supermarkets in The Gambia
The Gambia, a small West African country, has seen significant economic and cultural influences from various international communities, including Indians. Indian entrepreneurs have established...
Russian crypto payment system expands into Africa
Russia’s A7 crypto payment network is pushing into Africa, positioning itself as a sanctions‑resistant alternative for cross‑border trade and remittances across the continent. Its...
South Africa Cuts Growth Target as Economic Reality Bites
South Africa, the continent's most advanced economy and an economic powerhouse within Sub-Saharan Africa, has long been a nation of significant potential. However, recent...
The Controversial $1 Billion Gift: Gaddafi, Farrakhan, and U.S. Foreign Policy
In 1996, a geopolitical drama unfolded that brought together an unlikely trio: Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, and the...
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Why in Africa It’s Not About Skin Pigmentation but About Tribe,...
Unlike Western societies where race is often viewed through the lens of skin color, Africans typically prioritize other markers of identity:
1. **Shared History**: Tribal...
