Africa: A New Frontier for Skyscrapers
September 9th, 2025
Via The Economist, a look at why African governments are building higher: AFRICA IS a low-rise continent. It has just 26 buildings taller than 150 metres, compared with nearly 300 in Dubai alone. Yet 12 of them have sprung up in the past five years alone, suggesting a mini-boom in skyscrapers. The tallest, Egypt’s Iconic Tower, […]
Read more »Ethiopian Airlines: Africa’s Undisputed Champion, Gulf Challenger
August 18th, 2025
Via The Africa Report, a look at Ethiopian Airlines’ aggressive growth plans: Flush from record results, Ethiopian Airlines will open a $10bn mega-airport in Bishoftu in 2029, as competition intensifies on Africa-Asia routes. Ethiopian Airlines is doubling down on its ambition to be Africa’s dominant carrier and a global player. In 2029, it plans to open […]
Read more »Kenya Unrest Offers East African Rivals An Investment Opportunity
July 16th, 2025
Via Semafor, commentary on how recent Kenyan unrest is offering its East African rivals an investment opportunity: Kenya’s neighbours stand to attract investors who are increasingly wary of the political volatility that has gripped East Africa’s biggest economy. Deadly protests marking a year since the wave of anti-government demonstrations that shook Kenya — once again […]
Read more »Ethiopia Signs Minerals, Energy Deals Worth $1.7 billion, Chiefly With Chinese Firms
May 17th, 2025
Via Reuters, an article on recent investments into Ethiopia’s minerals and energy sector: Ethiopia has signed investment deals for its minerals and energy sectors worth more than $1.7 billion, mostly with Chinese firms, its finance ministry said. The East African nation, which struck a four-year, $3.4 billion program deal with the International Monetary Fund last […]
Read more »Pesky Ports: A Look At Outside Powers Lining Up For Red Sea Ports
April 24th, 2025
Via The Economist, a look at how a new smash and grab for Red Sea ports is resulting in outside powers are lining up for a piece of the action: To grasp the importance of the Red Sea, visit Djibouti. Before missiles fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels reduced cargo shipments by more than two-thirds in 2024, […]
Read more »Ethiopia-Somalia Rapprochement and its Potential Geopolitical Implications
April 13th, 2025
Via the Emirates Policy Center, commentary on Ethiopia-Somalia rapprochement: Key Takeaways The Somalia-Ethiopia rapprochement following the signing of the Ankara Declaration in late 2024 represents a substantial shift in alliance dynamics within the Horn of Africa. This development carries significant geopolitical and security implications, potentially altering the balance of power and influencing key actors. Ethiopia […]
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.