Could Ugandan Rail Deal Convince China To Help Get Kenyan Project Back On Track?
October 23rd, 2024
Via South China Morning Post, a report on a recently announced rail project in Uganda could have wide-ranging implications for neighbouring Kenya: A Ugandan construction deal could provide the impetus needed to see China hand over extra financing to a stalled rail project in Kenya, according to observers. On Monday last week, Uganda awarded Turkish construction firm Yapi […]
Read more »Moscow’s African Gambit: How Russia is Challenging Western Powers on the Continent
October 23rd, 2024
Via Modern Diplomacy, an article examining the growing influence of Russia in Africa and its implications for global security and stability: Abstract: This article examines the growing influence of Russia in Africa and its implications for global security and stability. It traces the historical roots of Russia’s engagement with African countries, from the Cold War era […]
Read more »Turkey Eyes Niger Mining Projects Amid Competition for Uranium
October 22nd, 2024
Via Bloomberg, an article on Turkey’s interest in Niger’s mining sector: Niger and Turkey sign provisional pact for mining exploration Junta revoked French, Canadian companies’ permits last year Turkey and Niger signed a provisional pact to boost cooperation in mining, a sign of closer ties between the countries as new powers jostle for access to […]
Read more »Shortage of Electric Taxi Manufactures Slows India’s EV Revolution
October 22nd, 2024
Via Rest of World, a report on the lack of electric cars for use as taxis in India: BluSmart, India’s biggest fully electric cab company, once aimed to put 100,000 EVs on the road by 2025. As of September 2024, its fleet size is around 8,000. The demand for EV taxis far exceeds supply in […]
Read more »A Broken Oil Pipeline Plunges South Sudan’s Capital Into Chaos
October 21st, 2024
Courtesy of Bloomberg, a report that the 1.5 million people in the capital of Juba grapple with a lack of power, running water, salaries and medicine as the nation’s key source of cash dries up: Around the Nyakuron Market in downtown Juba, the stench of rotting trash hangs heavily in the air. Traffic congestion limits […]
Read more »Ethiopia to Raise $255 Million in African Nation’s Maiden IPO
October 20th, 2024
Via Bloomberg, an article on Ethiopia’s plans for the nation’s first IPO: Ethiopia is seeking to raise 30 billion birr ($255 million) selling shares in a state-run wireless company, making it the nation’s first initial public offering, and paving the way to start a stock exchange. Ethiopia Investment Holdings, which controls 27 state-run companies, will […]
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