Prometal

Aissatou Amirah

231 Articles

Rwanda : how the country positions itself as a strategic gateway for intra-african trade and investment

At a time when Africa is seeking to redefine its growth model, Rwanda’s Prime Minister, Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, has urged…

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South Africa : the responds of the country to Trump’s 30% tariffs with export support and strategic diversification

As the United States enacts steep new import tariffs 30% on all South African wares starting August 1, 2025 South…

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Africa: emerging supplier of rare and Strategic metals like pollucite, ruthenium, and germanium fueling future industries

Africa’s rich and diverse subsoil has long made it a focal point in the global mining industry. While the continent…

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Africa’s commodity dependence: a structural weakness undermining resilience and growth

46 out of 54 African countries rely heavily on raw material exports, exposing their economies to global shocks and volatile…

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Cameroon: Arise IIP launches construction of its 500-hectare industrial zone in Dibamba, Douala

The Dibamba Industrial-Port Zone project, officially launched on July 24, 2025, represents a major leap forward in Cameroon’s ambition to…

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The Lusophone Compact : a catalyst for economic transformation in African CPLP countries

The 15th Summit of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), held in Bissau from July 15 to 18, 2025highlighted…

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Finance : Afreximbank signs $12.8M in project preparation deals to unlock $1 billion in investments across Africa

The 32nd Annual Meetings of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), held from June 25 to 28 in Abuja, Nigeria, concluded…

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Mining : East Africa steps up in niobium race amid Brazil’s dominance

As Brazil maintains a tight grip on global niobium supply, East African nations are stepping up efforts to develop their…

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Mozambique LNG: legal challenge targets US Exim Bank’s $4.7 billion backing of TotalEnergies

Two environmental NGOs have filed a lawsuit against the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US Exim) over its financial…

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Regional Integration: capacity building in road transport a key crowbar for Central Africa’s sustainable development

In Central Africa, a region brimming with untapped economic potential, the capacity building of road transport stakeholders emerges as a…

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Nawali amid scandal: Franco-Mauritanian Aïta Magassa at the heart of a real estate controversy, set to stand trial in November 2025

Once hailed as a beacon of hope for diaspora real estate investment in West Africa, the Franco-Mauritanian entrepreneur Aïta Magassa…

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Africa: IFC’s Olivier Buyoya highlights industrial potential and investment imperatives in West Africa

The push for industrialization in West Africa is gaining emergency, as countries across the region seek to transform their economies…

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Africa: Braemar Plc opens first office in Cape Town in bold move to expand maritime services

Braemar Plc, a leading provider of expert advisory services in investment, chartering, and risk management for the shipping and energy…

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Nigeria : the country launches $15 billion refinery project to build nation’s 2nd largest oil facility

Nigeria is set to deepen its energy independence with a new $15 billion refinery project in Ondo State. Backbone Infrastructure…

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Kenya: The paradox of being the world’s top tea exporter but earning less

In 2024, Kenya maintained its position as the world’s largest tea exporter, shipping an impressive 625,558 tonnes 67% more than…

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