The Cobalt Corridor: Why the DRC Must Turn Mineral Power Into African Industrial Power
The Democratic Republic of the Congo powers the global cobalt economy, yet too little of that mineral wealth is being converted into electricity, industry, jobs, and long-term prosperity at home. The real challenge is no longer extraction alone. It is how to retain more value on African soil and how to turn that value into African industrial power.
Africa’s Critical Minerals Are Powering a More Confident African Future
From Congo’s cobalt and Zambia’s copper to Tanzania’s nickel and graphite, Uganda’s processing push, Rwanda’s refining strength, Kenya’s policy positioning, and Burundi’s growing place in the East African nickel belt, a more ambitious African minerals story is taking shape.
Ascending Africa Sets Sail with The Jahazi Project, Expanding Its Mission to Protect East Africa’s Blue Economy
Ascending Africa today announced the transformation of its flagship marine conservation initiative from Kilindini to The Jahazi Project; a move that signals a broadened scope, renewed vigor, and deeper commitment to protecting the East African coast and Southwest Indian Ocean nations.
Protecting Economic Resilience in West Africa: A Test Case in Côte d’Ivoire
Thriving African economies have urgent political and economic interests in minimising spill-over effects of instability across Africa’s traditionally porous borders.
Equipped with the right skills, young people make Africa competitive
Africa’s failure to benefit more fully from the talents of its young people is costing our continent dearly.
Valorisation du talent des jeunes africains : Une solution essentielle face aux défis
L’Afrique peut réclamer sa place dans la chaîne de valeur mondiale en valorisant les talents des jeunes africains.
Africa Must Be Proactive In Showing Its Economic Strengths
By adequately preparing for rare opportunities, we are able to show the world the economic strength that inherently lies within West Africa.
Africa is Fighting The Grain Shortage with This Resilient Crop
In Africa, increasing productivity and improving cross-border trade in certain cereal grains can be a game-changer for countries like Somalia.
Africa Can Solidify Sovereignty through Agribusiness and Energy
Africa is well positioned as an alternative to meet the needs of international markets and take advantage of this to diversify its supply chains.
La question de dépendance s’oppose à la vision d’une Afrique souveraine et compétitive
L’Afrique peut répondre aux besoins énergétiques des marchés internationaux.