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Long Reads

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Jun 15th, 2026

DRC plans mining reform as critical minerals take centre stage

By Harry Clynch

Long Reads

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Jun 11th, 2026

The future of the ocean will be shaped in Africa

By Betsy Njagi & Kate Walsh

Hormuz shock is a wakeup call to reduce structural dependence

Long Reads

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Jun 10th, 2026

Hormuz shock is a wakeup call to reduce structural dependence

By Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli & David McNair

Refining isn’t enough: How Africa can benefit from critical minerals

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Jun 8th, 2026

Refining isn’t enough: How Africa can benefit from critical minerals

By Tom Collins

How rice can build prosperity for West Africa

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May 29th, 2026

How rice can build prosperity for West Africa

By Natasha Quist & Kalilou Syllas

Akinwumi Adesina to chair Botswana and De Beers diamond fund 

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May 29th, 2026

Akinwumi Adesina to chair Botswana and De Beers diamond fund 

By David Thomas

Quick Reads

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May 27th, 2026

As fertiliser shortage bites, Africa must look to its own soil 

By Yemi Osinbajo & James Irungu Mwangi

Energy

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May 22nd, 2026

Nigeria and Morocco seek US funding for Atlantic Gas Pipeline

By Ben Payton

Fixing Africa’s farm-to-market failure through lessons from China

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May 19th, 2026

Fixing Africa’s farm-to-market failure through lessons from China

By Rugare Mukanganga & Hirwa Hans Harelimana

Deprose Muchena: critical minerals race echoes colonial scramble

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May 14th, 2026

Deprose Muchena: critical minerals race echoes colonial scramble

By Toni Kan

Kenya’s geothermal dominance: the lessons for Africa

Energy

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May 11th, 2026

Kenya’s geothermal dominance: the lessons for Africa

By Ben Payton

Africa’s Top 250 Companies 2026: Miners lead strong recovery

Business

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May 7th, 2026

Africa’s Top 250 Companies 2026: Miners lead strong recovery

By Neil Ford