Oil Price Drop Pressures African Producers Amid Shifting Global Dynamics
Since mid-January 2025, global oil prices have been on a steady decline—hitting their lowest point since December 2021. This drop coincides with Donald Trump’s return to the White House, bringing renewed focus on energy independence and domestic production in the…
Mali’s Mining Industry: New Developments and Rising Tensions
Mali’s mining sector is undergoing significant changes, marked by both new opportunities and escalating tensions. The recent approval for Toubani Resources (formerly African Gold Group) to resume operations at its Kobada gold mine signals a shift in the country’s mining…
Morocco and Spain Strengthen Bilateral Relations Amid Regional and Global Challenges
On April 17, 2025, Nasser Bourita, Morocco’s Foreign Minister, and José Manuel Albares Bueno, Spain’s Foreign Minister, met in Madrid to reaffirm their countries’ strong diplomatic and economic ties. The meeting underscored a continued commitment to enhancing bilateral relations, with…
Israel’s Covert War in Africa: A Parallel Battle Against Hezbollah and Hamas
While Israel’s military focuses on the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza, a lesser-known, parallel war is unfolding across several African nations. In this covert operation, Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, has been working behind the scenes to monitor and counter…
Côte d’Ivoire’s Record Cocoa Harvest Sparks Tensions Amid Global Price Surge
Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s top cocoa producer, is on track for a record-breaking harvest of over 1.45 million tons for the 2024–2025 season—an increase from 1.29 million tons last year. While this signals a strong year for the sector, it…
CFA Franc’s 1994 Devaluation: Echoes of Economic Strain Resurface in West Africa
On January 11, 1994, the CFA franc was devalued by 50%, a move that sent shockwaves across West Africa. The decision, made in response to years of economic stagnation in the region, sparked riots, particularly in Senegal, as citizens faced…
Sonatrach Loses Top Spot as Spain’s Gas Supplier to U.S. Amid Changing Energy Landscape
In early 2025, a significant shift occurred in Spain’s gas supply sources. Sonatrach, the Algerian state-owned energy giant, was overtaken by the United States as the top supplier of natural gas to Spain. According to recent data from Enagas, Spain’s…
Trump’s Africa Policy Pullback Leaves Room for Growing Chinese Influence
Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed approach to foreign policy is once again reshaping the balance of power in Africa. His recent actions—including cuts to USAID funding and public criticism of South Africa—are undermining U.S. influence across the continent, creating…
African Union Voices Concern Over U.S. Tariffs, Calls for Economic Bridges
The African Union (AU) has expressed serious concern over the new tariffs imposed by the United States under President Donald Trump, which it claims “threaten decades of trade and cooperation” between the U.S. and African nations. The tariffs, which range…
Trump’s Potential Tariffs on Copper Could Undermine Africa’s Thriving Copper Industry
Donald Trump’s push to investigate the U.S. reliance on foreign copper could signal a major shift in global copper trade—with Africa’s copper industry standing directly in the crosshairs. As global demand for copper surges, especially due to the rise of…