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Economy
Growth forecasts, trade partnerships, infrastructure and mining: this section tracks the forces reshaping economies across the continent, with an eye on how global markets respond.
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Explainers set out the economic outlook for 2026 and beyond, the continent’s role in world trade and the way new roads, ports and power lines are changing what countries can produce and export. A report on closer ties between South Africa and Brazil shows how US tariffs are pushing emerging economies to find new partners.
Mining is a recurring thread: Egypt’s latest gold find, Tharisa’s investment in underground operations to supply the clean energy transition, and major deposits in China and Australia’s Pilbara that could shift commodity prices worldwide.
Readers following investment or policy should begin with the outlook pieces, then turn to the mining and trade stories for sector detail.
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This $337 Billion Discovery in Argentina Could Shatter Global Mining Power And Completely Transform Your Energy Costs Forever
Argentina’s discovery of a $337 billion mineral deposit could significantly alter the nation’s economic trajectory. The find positions Argentina as a potential global leader in…
This Massive Project Reveals Hidden Power That Shatters Africa’s Energy Landscape And Changes Everything For You
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Jeff Bezos’ Shocking Revelation Terrifies Viewers: Here’s The Scandalous Secret That Could Destroy His Empire
A 1996 video of Jeff Bezos has resurfaced, highlighting Amazon’s early days and Bezos’ initial vision. Amazon was initially focused on becoming a comprehensive online…
Thousands In Kenya Terrified: US-Africa Trade Deal Collapse Shatters Job Security And Threatens Immediate Economic Disaster
The expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act creates uncertainty in U.S.-Africa trade relations. Kenya’s textile sector faces a competitive disadvantage against Asian exporters…
Tobacco Giants Face Legal Action Over Child and Forced Labour in Malawi
Two of the world’s largest tobacco companies – British American Tobacco (BAT) and Imperial Brands – are facing a major lawsuit in the UK High…
COVID-19 in Africa: Crisis and Opportunity
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered a human development crisis across Africa, exposing vulnerabilities in health systems, urban infrastructure, and social safety nets. Overcrowded informal settlements,…
Farewell to the CFA Franc: Macron and Ouattara End a Colonial Legacy
French President Emmanuel Macron and Alassane Ouattara, President of Côte d’Ivoire, have officially sounded the death knell for one of the last remnants of colonial-era…
Africa Investment Forum 2018: Powering a New Era of Deals and Development
Investors commit over US$32 billion across 45 transformative projects Africa’s first-ever transaction-focused investment forum concluded on Friday, unveiling major results from its high-stakes boardroom sessions.…