Bishoftu Airport and Ethiopian Airlines’ bid to Become Africa’s largest Hub
July 6th, 2026
Via The Africa Report, a look at Bishoftu Airport, Ethiopia’s $12.7bn giant airport hub that – once it is complete – will overtake Atlanta in passenger numbers – a goal linked to the expansion of the continent’s leading airline: Bishoftu International Airport (BIA) is a colossal project, one that matches Ethiopian Airlines’ ambitions. It is finally […]
Read more »The Trans-Saharan Corridor (Algeria–Niger–Nigeria)
July 5th, 2026
Via Modern Diplomacy, commentary on the proposed Trans-Saharan Railway Corridor linking Algeria, Niger, and Nigeria which the article argues should be understood not merely as a railway but as a strategic instrument for reshaping the economic geography of Africa: The proposed Trans-Saharan Railway Corridor linking Algeria, Niger, and Nigeria should be understood not merely as […]
Read more »China Makes Its Move in Bangladesh
July 1st, 2026
Via Geopolitical Futures, a look at how Chinese investment promises could strengthen Beijing’s position on the Bay of Bengal, but it may not buy the political influence China ultimately seeks: Tarique Rahman, who became Bangladesh’s prime minister in February, was in Beijing last week meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Bangladesh has historically been so […]
Read more »Focusing primarily on The New Seven Sisters - the largely state owned petroleum companies from the emerging world that have become key players in the oil & gas industry as identified by Carola Hoyos, Chief Energy Correspondent for The Financial Times - but spanning other nascent opportunities around the globe that may hold potential in the years ahead, Wildcats & Black Sheep is a place for the adventurous to contemplate & evaluate the emerging markets of tomorrow.