“Natural resources are no longer just export commodities — they are instruments of national strategy.” Indonesia has moved to tighten government control over some of its most valuable export commodities through the creation of a new state body tasked with overseeing strategic resources including palm oil, coal, nickel, and other critical minerals. The move marks…
African startups attracted more than $705 million in investment during the first quarter of 2026, reinforcing confidence in the continent’s growing technology and innovation ecosystem despite continued global economic uncertainty. The latest funding figures highlight sustained investor interest in sectors such as financial technology, renewable energy, logistics, e-commerce, and digital infrastructure, with several African markets…
Across much of the developing world, digital credit has been hailed as a breakthrough in financial inclusion—offering fast, mobile-based loans to millions previously excluded from formal banking systems. But a growing body of evidence suggests that the model may be built on what some economists now describe as a “Faustian bargain”: rapid expansion first, regulation…
Japan has stepped up its economic and diplomatic engagement across Africa, with a senior Tokyo envoy concluding a multi-country tour that placed Angola’s oil and mineral wealth at the centre of renewed interest in securing long-term resource partnerships. The visit, led by a top Japanese foreign ministry official, included stops in Angola, Kenya, Zambia and…
A growing coalition of African leaders has called for urgent reforms to the global financial system, arguing that African economies are being unfairly punished by international lenders and credit rating agencies despite the continent’s enormous economic potential. The demand came during the high-profile Africa Forward Summit held this week in Nairobi, Kenya, where more than…
The geopolitical tremors surrounding the Strait of Hormuz are once again exposing a structural vulnerability across Asia: deep dependence on imported fossil fuels. As tensions linked to the Iran conflict disrupt energy flows, governments and businesses are being forced into a difficult but necessary reckoning—whether energy security can finally accelerate the transition to cleaner, more…
A wave of youth-led demonstrations in Kenya is reshaping the country’s political landscape, as a digitally mobilised generation challenges government policy and redefines civic engagement. What began as scattered online discontent has evolved into a coordinated movement, driven largely by young people using platforms such as X, TikTok and WhatsApp to organise protests, share information,…
Nigeria is beginning to record measurable progress in maternal and child health, as government-led interventions drive improvements in antenatal care attendance and safer childbirth practices. Central to this shift is a growing emphasis on data-driven healthcare, expanded access to free services, and large-scale immunisation campaigns—though significant gaps in access and coverage remain. According to the…
A high-stakes battle over control of one of Japan’s leading industrial firms is unfolding after Nippon Sangyo Suishin Kiko (NSSK) signalled plans to pursue a takeover of Makino Milling Machine, following government intervention that derailed a competing bid from MBK Partners. Sources familiar with the matter say NSSK, a Japan-backed investment firm, is preparing a…
Long-term operational security of Diego Garcia air base remains a priority, says official Britain’s government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands — home to the U.S.-British Diego Garcia air base — which has been criticized by U.S. President Donald Trump. The planned legislation underpinning…
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