Nigeria has become a critical crude supplier to Senegal’s lone refinery, underscoring the paradox of Dakar’s oil sector, which still struggles to process its own production despite becoming a member of Africa’s league of oil-producing nations in 2024. Senegal’s Dakar Refinery relies on Nigeria’s Erha crude due to incompatibility with its own Sangomar oil. Despite…
Account ownership, or the capacity to hold and manage a bank or mobile money account, is one of the most important measures of financial inclusion globally. In Africa, where millions of people have historically been shut out of formal financial systems, account ownership is particularly crucial. Despite global progress, millions in Africa remain excluded from…
Protests in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, came to a halt after demonstrators in the region decided to catch a break. Protests in Madagascar’s capital, Antananarivo, temporarily paused for 24 hours as a strategic move by demonstrators. Youth-led movement Gen Z Madagascar announced the suspension, emphasizing plans to return stronger. The demonstrations have significantly impacted the political…
