Economy
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Will Dangote’s refinery turn Nigeria’s expensive oil habit into a blessing?
The opening of the Refinery is the biggest good news story in decades. Is there reason to be nervous about another Dangote monopoly? On ... -
The EU’s landmark carbon tool presents major catch-22 for Africa
The CBAM will push producers to decarbonise yet make it harder to do so. Our modelling suggests the policy could cut Africa’s GDP by ... -
Guru4Invest’s Role in Enhancing Political Stability: Supporting Governance and Infrastructure for Growth in Africa
Many developing regions face challenges in building political environments that support growth. Without strong governance and solid infrastructure, economic development is difficult. Financial investments ... -
Africa’s topsy-turvy food paradox
Why embrace a food system proven to be harmful to health, nutrition, dignity, equality, local economies, and the environment? Imagine a country defined by ... -
“Our target is replacing cement”: The Ethiopian startup thinking big
Kubik promises to turn plastic waste into high quality affordable homes. We spoke to its CEO about dignity, safety, and thinking globally. Most startups ... -
Remember amid the headlines: there’s no such thing as a “natural” disaster
Poor countries aren’t disproportionately vulnerable to climate change because of geography or bad luck. In early-May, huge floods swept through South Kivu in the ... -
How (and why) Nigeria should remove its fuel subsidy
Nigeria spends a quarter of its budget on a regressive fuel subsidy. Removing it and distributing the savings can help the poorest. Nigerians are ...
