DRC to build powerful new army to protect its critical minerals
The Democratic Republic of Congo bets on troops to safeguard the world’s most critical clean energy supply chain. Hannington Osodo,…
Tougher rules for emitters begin in Africa after ICJ
A landmark global court opinion has strengthened Africa’s legal position to demand climate accountability from major emitters, even as the…
No passport, no entry as EU tightens rules on African textile exports
New European Union rules mandating digital product passports (DPPs) for textiles are moving into implementation, setting stricter conditions for exporters…
Report: Oil shock squeezes Africa but rerouted shipping offers limited gains to some
Rising fuel and shipping costs are tightening pressure on African economies, though rerouted traffic is offering brief gains in some…
African states finally team up for a bigger cut of carbon‑market billions
Countries are ramping up efforts to tap carbon markets through regional alliances and sector deals in aviation and shipping. By…
Will cheap EVs from China wean Kenya off its second‑hand car dependence?
There is appetite for Chinese EVs but sparse charging infrastructure and taxes still discourage adoption. Seth Onyango and Derrick Opar,…
