East Africa Drives Iran’s Export Growth
Iran’s trade with Africa has surged in 2025, with East Africa emerging as a key driver of export growth. Tanzania has become one of Iran’s top five export destinations over
Zambia Becomes First African Country to Accept Mining Taxes in China’s Yuan
By Solomon Ekanem Zambia has made history by becoming the first African nation to formally accept China’s yuan for mining taxes and royalties. The move underscores Beijing’s expanding financial influence
From Exports to Regional Trade: Building Africa’s Continental Gas Economy
Africa is entering a new phase in its energy transition, with a wave of gas project approvals and investments stretching from North Africa to sub‑Saharan regions. The continent appears to
Congo LNG Launches Exports, Strengthening Central Africa’s Role in Global Energy Markets
The Republic of Congo has officially entered the global liquefied natural gas (LNG) market with the first shipment from its Congo LNG project, marking a significant step in Central Africa’s
Nigeria Leads African Crude Oil Exports to the United States in 2025
Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s top supplier of crude oil to the United States in 2025, shipping an estimated 33.23 million barrels of crude between January and August. These exports
Africa Agriculture 2025: Trends, Developments & Key Updates
Africa’s agricultural landscape in 2025 continues to evolve rapidly — driven by innovation, climate pressures, policy shifts, investment inflows, and growing regional trade. Across sub-Saharan Africa, farmers, governments, and private
Africa Secures Energy Link as Israel Approves US$35bn Gas Export Deal with Egypt
Israel has formally approved a long-delayed natural gas export agreement with Egypt, unlocking what officials describe as the largest export deal in Israel’s history and further integrating Africa into the
Nigeria’s Agriculture Outlook: Production Trends, Challenges and Expectations for 2026
Growth in Crop Production and Supply in 2025 Nigeria’s agricultural sector recorded steady growth in 2025, driven largely by improved output of staple crops, according to the 2025 Agricultural Performance
Africa’s Custodians Must Unite Against Illegal Mining
By H.E. Ambassador Godfrey Madanhire In December 2025, South Africans watched live broadcasts as police convoys rolled into Bapong, a village in the North West province. Beneath homes and footpaths,
High-grade Iron Ore in Guinea draws U.S. investment, Emerging as strategic rival to China’s $24bn Simandou project
Southeastern Guinea has become the focal point of a renewed global contest for strategic minerals, as a new US$1.8 billion high-grade iron ore project emerges to challenge China’s dominant US$24