As conflict, terrorism and geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on global stability, a handful of African countries have managed to stand out as islands of peace. Global peacefulness has declined for the 15th time in 18 years, dropping by 0.7% in the last year according to the Global Peace Index 2026. Ongoing conflicts, rising geopolitical…
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Libya’s House of Representatives has criticised US Vice President JD Vance after he compared the risk of Iran’s collapse to Libya’s post-2011 instability, a period that disrupted the country’s oil-dependent economy and left it divided between rival political and armed factions. Libya’s House of Representatives criticized US Vice President JD Vance for comparing Iran policy…
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The Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola recently labelled Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, as a “$200 billion man in the waiting,” just days after Dangote hinted at being worth over $38 billion. Femi Otedola called Aliko Dangote a “$200 billion man in the waiting” after hosting him in Monaco. Dangote’s wealth is expected to soar due…
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The 650,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Refinery, according to recent data, imported an estimated 1.46 billion litres of intermediates and gasoline blendstock. The Dangote Refinery imported 1.46 billion litres of intermediates and gasoline blendstock between January and May. Despite increased crude oil access, the refinery continues to rely on imported intermediates to maintain and optimize gasoline output. Average…
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Kenya is reviving a $1.2 billion expansion of Nairobi’s main airport, months after abandoning a controversial Adani-linked deal that had triggered public anger, legal scrutiny and political pressure. Kenya has appointed AFC and TDB to arrange financing for a $1.2 billion upgrade of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The project comes after Kenya cancelled a proposed…
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Ireland has deported 42 South African nationals who were living illegally in the country, at an initial cost of €735,000 ($853,000), as South Africa faces renewed debate over migration, xenophobia and the presence of undocumented foreign nationals. Ireland deported 42 South African nationals living illegally in the country, at an initial cost of €735,000. Deportation…
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