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War in Gulf ignites rush for Africa’s gas

April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 Edward DeMarco

Amid the Iran war’s energy disruptions, Europe and China are rushing to secure natural gas supplies from safer African producers, from Algeria to Mozambique. Continue reading War in Gulf ignites rush for Africa’s gas

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Iran war turns Africa into global haven

March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 Edward DeMarco

Amid escalating conflict in the Persian Gulf, Africa demonstrates stability and resilience, attracting diverted air traffic and easing shocks to energy and fertilizer supplies with homegrown capacity. This geopolitical shift positions Africa as a global haven amid regional volatility. Continue reading Iran war turns Africa into global haven

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Kenya's President William Ruto watches as Secretary of State Marco Rubio signs a health deal with Kenya

Africa embraces Trump health aid deals

March 10, 2026March 10, 2026 Edward DeMarco

America under Trump has sorted its prized African partners into two buckets: those with valuable minerals and those such as Kenya and Ethiopia that have little to offer in extractive profits yet are strategic, friendly, fast-growing economies (courted by China) and can’t be ignored. Continue reading Africa embraces Trump health aid deals

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Landlocked Africa’s quest to link oceans

February 21, 2026March 10, 2026 Edward DeMarco

Copper, nickel, cobalt, gold and much more – the “critical minerals” riches of Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo have ignited a geopolitical race for control of the world’s future economy and an epic project: the Lobito Corridor. We take you there in this exclusive video report. Continue reading Landlocked Africa’s quest to link oceans

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China charms, America deals

February 7, 2026April 3, 2026 Edward DeMarco

As China builds soft power in Africa after USAID’s demise, America is shrinking its ambitions on the continent to trade and investment deals in a few favored nations including Kenya and Zambia. Continue reading China charms, America deals

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Trends shaking Africa in 2026

January 8, 2026March 27, 2026 Afrologi Editorial Team

Saudi Arabia is moving deeper into Africa, from Ethiopia to Zambia, a major trend in 2026 as the kingdom’s capital pursues food and minerals. Also trending: the global digital workforce and the rise of Morocco as a strategic gateway for Africa. Continue reading Trends shaking Africa in 2026

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America fires into Sahel conflict

January 4, 2026January 4, 2026 Edward DeMarco

U.S. missile strikes in Nigeria exposed new links between a regional conflict instigator and an emerging threat in the Sahel. As West Africa’s economic and political heavyweight, Nigeria has the most to lose in an expansion of the Sahel conflict across its northern tier. Edward DeMarco explains. Continue reading America fires into Sahel conflict

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Canada seeks an Africa strategy

December 24, 2025February 21, 2026 Edward DeMarco

As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pursues global deals to reduce economic reliance on a suddenly unfriendly America, lawmakers and policy analysts at home are urging a strategic pivot toward Africa. Continue reading Canada seeks an Africa strategy

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Africa rebounds from aid and tariff shocks

October 17, 2025December 13, 2025 Edward DeMarco

Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda and other African economies are bouncing back from the shocks of tariff increases and foreign aid cuts by the Trump Administration. Growth in 2025 will be stronger than expected six months ago. Continue reading Africa rebounds from aid and tariff shocks

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AGOA trade expires as Africa moves on

October 3, 2025December 24, 2025 Edward DeMarco

Reviving the African Growth and Opportunity Act or AGOA for a new phase of America’s trade deal must take into account Africa’s emerging free-trade ambitions and global geopolitical shifts. Continue reading AGOA trade expires as Africa moves on

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