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Europe Competes for African Gas as Energy Markets Shift”

European governments are stepping up efforts to secure long-term natural gas supplies from Africa as part of a broader strategy to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on Russian pipeline imports. The renewed push reflects ongoing shifts in global energy markets sparked
February 16, 2026

Red Sea Shipping Disruptions Raise Trade Costs”

Ongoing security disruptions in the Red Sea are continuing to unsettle global shipping routes, forcing cargo vessels to reroute and pushing freight and insurance costs higher across key trade corridors. Maritime operators report that heightened risks near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait have
February 15, 2026

OPEC+ Output Strategy Shakes Global Energy Markets”

Fresh production decisions from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies have sent renewed signals through global energy markets, as oil-producing nations seek to balance revenue stability with global demand uncertainty. At the center of the debate is
February 14, 2026

Africa Becomes Battleground for Critical Resource Race

Competition between Western countries and China for rare earth minerals, critical metals, and energy resources across Africa is intensifying, placing the continent at the center of a new phase of global geopolitical and economic rivalry. Driven by rising demand for materials used
February 10, 2026

Global Powers Intensify Africa Critical Minerals Race

Competition between Western countries and China over rare earth minerals, critical metals, and energy resources in Africa is accelerating, as global demand for materials needed in clean energy, advanced technology, and defense systems continues to surge. Across the continent, governments are witnessing
February 10, 2026

Burkina Faso Gold Output Hits Record

Burkina Faso recorded a historic surge in gold production in 2025, reaching a record 94 tonnes as mining-sector reforms and tighter state controls boosted overall output, according to official figures released by the government. The total includes production from industrial mines, artisanal
February 10, 2026

Tanzania Registers 408 Companies To Access Chinese Market

The Tanzanian government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has successfully registered 408 local companies under China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC), opening the door for the export of agricultural produce to one of the world’s most lucrative and competitive markets. The registration
February 9, 2026

Samia Orders Fair Kariakoo Traders Reinstatement

President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (Tamisemi) to ensure that the reinstatement of former traders at the rebuilt Kariakoo Main Market is carried out fairly, transparently and without favouritism, following the completion
February 9, 2026

Tanzania, UAE Agree to Expand Trade Ties

Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to further strengthen their economic and trade relations following high-level talks between President Samia Suluhu Hassan and UAE Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The
February 6, 2026

Somalia Ends UAE Deals Over Sovereignty Concerns

Somalia has taken a decisive step in its foreign relations by cancelling all agreements previously signed with the United Arab Emirates, saying the Gulf state’s recent actions threaten the country’s sovereignty and national unity. The announcement marks a new chapter in the
January 14, 2026
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