Economy
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What does “development” actually look like? The case of LAPSSET
According to its official description, the enormous and multi-faceted project known as LAPSSET is “Eastern Africa’s largest and most ambitious infrastructure project bringing together ... -
“When I grew up the land was for the community”: Oil troubles in Turkana
Huge oil discoveries in Kenya’s poorest county have so far brought more frustration and tensions than hope. This is the third part in a ... -
LAPSSET: Will a new highway open up the long-neglected Garissa?
Many in the area are upbeat about the new infrastructure project, but concerns over security and land remain. This is the second part in ... -
“We’ll be like a museum”: Lamu locals fear huge regional infrastructure plan
The multi-billion-dollar LAPSSET project promises to transform Kenya — including the oldest Swahili settlement on the African coast. This is the first part in the ... -
Corruption’s big week
Welcome to the free section of the Insider’s Newsletter. To get the full newsletter, subscribe here! The bits non-subscribers are missing out on this ... -
Buhari in Washington: Five things Nigeria could actually achieve
His meeting with Trump may have symbolic importance, but what concrete results could Buhari bring back from his US visit? President Muhammadu Buhari of ... -
World’s biggest non-existent dam gets bit bigger, bit further from existing
The Grand Inga dam could transform the Congo and the continent, if only it didn’t keep getting bogged down. Of all the Democratic Republic ... -
How to ensure Africa’s bold free trade area propels industrialisation
Africa’s industrialisation needs a boost. Implemented correctly, the AfCFTA could provide it. Here’s how. On 21 March, dozens of African countries agreed to establish ... -
Why mining execs don’t care if Congo hikes up its profit tax
Thanks to clever accounting methods, mining companies tend to run at a loss so avoiding paying it anyway. On 9 March, just two days ...
