Africa’s Next Global Export Won’t Be Minerals — It Will Be AI
By Sir Roger Jantio For decades, Africa’s export story has centred on minerals, oil, and raw commodities. But the continent’s next global export may not be copper, cobalt, or crude
African Export-Import Bank Raises CARICOM Financing Ceiling To $5 Billion
The African Export-Import Bank has increased its financing limit for the Caribbean Community to 5 billion US dollars from 3 billion US dollars, deepening its push to expand trade and
Middle East Conflict Disrupts African Trade as Hormuz Closure and Oil Surge Trigger Double Shock
The escalating US–Israel military campaign against Iran is delivering a double shock to African trade, disrupting key global shipping routes while driving a sharp surge in oil prices. With the
EAPP and SAPP Sign Landmark MoU to Strengthen Cross-Border Power Trade in Africa
Africa’s push toward a fully integrated electricity market gained significant momentum in late February 2026 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Independent Regulatory Board of the
Africa’s Top 10 Mining Countries: A Complete Investment Analysis Guide
By Muflih Hidayat Africa’s mineral wealth places the continent at the heart of intensifying global competition for strategic resources. As supply chain security concerns reshape geopolitical priorities, Africa’s top mining
Mozambique Emerges as Africa’s Next LNG Powerhouse, Challenging Nigeria’s Dominance
Mozambique is rapidly positioning itself as one of Africa’s most formidable liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters, with long-term production capacity that could significantly reshape the continent’s energy export hierarchy. Backed
China’s Expanding Imports in 2026: What It Means for African Agriculture and Global Trade
As global trade continues to grapple with tariff tensions and geopolitical fragmentation, China’s import expansion in 2026 is emerging as a stabilizing force for world markets. Despite ongoing US-led trade
Egypt Moves to Shield Agricultural Exports as Airspace Closures Disrupt Trade Routes
The Egyptian government has intensified inter-ministerial coordination to cushion the impact of airspace closures in several countries on national exports, with particular focus on fast-perishing agricultural produce. The move comes