A landlocked nation leading a continental Maritime Strategy is a geopolitical curiosity, yet Ethiopia’s audacious 10-year plan to forge an African maritime hub through talent development deserves serious scrutiny from global shipping powers
Africa’s true size, obscured by Mercator’s colonial legacy, hides a continent brimming with demographic vigour and critical resources. For astute investors, understanding this reality is the first step towards capitalising on Africa’s strategic opportunity
Türkiye African engagement reshapes power dynamics across the continent, blending trade, military cooperation, and diplomacy, while African states leverage Ankara’s presence to diversify partnerships beyond traditional Western and Eastern influences
China’s yuan internationalization strategy finds its most promising testing ground in Africa, where pragmatic economics meets geopolitical ambition in a carefully orchestrated challenge to established dollar dominance across emerging markets worldwide
China’s zero-tariff policy for African nations exposes Western media bias while demonstrating how Global South cooperation creates genuine economic partnerships that challenge traditional colonial trade structures and foster authentic development
As U.S. trade theatrics unsettle African markets, China-Africa trade keeps rising—quietly, unevenly, and always with a suitcase full of infrastructure contracts
China’s economic ambitions in Africa have necessitated a growing security presence. With rising instability, private contractors play a pivotal role in safeguarding Beijing’s interests and nationals
Kidnappings of Chinese nationals in Africa have been reported across the continent over the years. These incidents occur in regions where there are significant Chinese investments, such as in infrastructure projects, mining operations, and oil exploration