Energy & Resources

The AI Boom Sparks Massive Demand for Cobalt and Lithium

As tech giants plan to invest up to $8 trillion in AI by 2030, one consequence is flying under the radar: a surge in demand for critical minerals. Africa, home…

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Thirst for Innovation: Africa’s Tech-Driven Battle for Clean Water

Ahead of next week’s 39th AU Summit, a new wave of "Smart WASH" initiatives aims to bridge the gap for the 400 million Africans still lacking safe drinking water.

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Mining in Africa: The Rules Are Changing

Across the continent’s most mineral-rich nations, a legislative tidal wave is sweeping…

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The Tailings Revolution: Mining the Past to Fuel the Future

In the global race for resource security, the mining industry is no…

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Africa’s Mineral Crossroads: Sovereignty or Pawn in Global Geoeconomic Tensions?

The era of "market-first" mining is dead. According to the World Economic…

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Algeria’s 600-Mile Railway Signals a New Phase of State-Led Industrialization

Algeria has officially inaugurated a 950-kilometer mining railway line connecting the Gara…

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Private Credit and Stablecoins: Financial Bypass or Strategic Integration?

As public funding shows signs of saturation, new private and…

Uganda Plans Aid Cuts: What It Could Mean for East Africa

Uganda’s move toward lower reliance on…

Can Africa Sustain Growth Without Foreign Aid?

A fragile expansion requires structural transformation…

The Lobito Gamble: Can a Railway Secure Africa’s Industrial Sovereignty?

As regional leaders gather in Luanda…

West African Logistics: Mali and Guinea Cement “Sovereignty Corridor”

Bamako trades land for port access…

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