By Yvan David Danisa. Beijing, February 27, 1972 — On the final evening of President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to China, the United States and […]
Category: Journal
Kassaro Bridge and the Chinese Fix, Mali’s Rail Revival on Solid Tracks
It’s been dubbed a “turning point” for Mali’s transport infrastructure — the rehabilitation of the Kassaro Bridge in the Kita region, a strategic lifeline for […]
Behind Bloomfield’s “Low-Risk” Rating of Côte d’Ivoire, A Complex Reality Emerges
In April 2025, Bloomfield Intelligence, the business intelligence arm of Bloomfield Investment Corporation, released its much-anticipated Country Risk Report for Côte d’Ivoire, sparking conversation among […]
Mota-Engil Eyes Nigeria’s DBN Energies in Strategic Energy Play
In a move that could shift the energy landscape in West Africa, Portuguese multinational Mota-Engil is in advanced talks to acquire Nigerian firm DBN Energies, […]
Visa Bets Big on Konnect & PayTic Shine at Gitex 2025
In a continent pulsing with fintech innovation, Visa’s recent backing of two African startups—Morocco’s PayTic and DR Congo’s Konnect—has sent a strong signal that Africa […]
How Lomé Beat the Odds in WAEMU’s Bond Market
In a rare display of investor confidence in a volatile regional economic landscape, Togo recently raised 22 billion CFA francs on the West African Economic […]
Can Lagos Light Up Africa’s Biggest City with 6GW Ambition?”
The Lagos State Government has set an audacious target: generate 6 gigawatts (GW) of electricity within the next three years—more power than several African countries […]
How Senegal and Turkey Are Rewiring Mauritania’s Energy Future
Senegalese companies are steadily carving out a strong economic footprint in Mauritania, a development that signals a quiet but strategic shift in West African regional […]
Zambia’s Energy Gamble Amid Regional Power Struggles
In recent months, conflicting reports have emerged regarding the operational status of the Kariba Hydro Power Plant, a crucial energy source shared by Zambia and […]
“Egypt’s $60 Billion FDI Ambition”, Challenges and Questions
AfrikanTrust. When Egypt’s Planning and International Cooperation Minister, Rania Al-Mashat, declared at the Focus Africa Trade and Investment Forum (FATIF) that the country aims to […]