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1 – 10 of 44Mineral exports from the Central African Copperbelt in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia are rising and existing export routes via South Africa do not have the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285523
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The deal has angered Somalia, which still claims sovereignty over Somaliland, and has triggered reactions that could aggravate already volatile geopolitics in the Horn of Africa.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284470
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ETHIOPIA: Somaliland port plan raises regional tension
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES284344
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The discussions reflect in part misunderstandings of the deal’s nature and purpose, but also some genuine concerns. The episode underscores the sustained legacy of former…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280221
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The deal represents a major step forward in efforts to reform the transport sector, but dysfunctional rail and port networks continue to constrain exports and economic growth.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281060
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SOUTH AFRICA: Mantashe may not boost mining hopes
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES275863
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The announcement of this new fund comes at a critical time for East Africa’s development. Regional governments are seeking to hasten recovery from recent economic setbacks and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272723
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A deal to build the USD1.73bn, 233-kilometre toll road connecting Nairobi with Naivasha, Nakuru and Mau Summit -- Africa’s largest road concession project -- was signed by Ruto’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276851
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SOUTH AFRICA: Renewed reform potential will be flagged
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES256320
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The deal is the latest development in an increasingly frantic race for military and commercial port infrastructure spanning 1,200 kilometres of the Horn of Africa’s coastline…