Dangote’s Steel Ambitions: Some Data on Iron and Steel Trade in Africa
Introduction Aliko Dangote, Africa’s top industrialist, is eyeing his next big venture—steel production. Known for his ambitious business moves, Dangote wants to tackle the rising demand for steel in West Africa, and maybe even the whole continent. Let’s dive into the current iron and steel …
The African Union needs the power of the people
Engaging African publics can be key to protecting African regional projects from fluctuating political will The African Union has developed and launched many plans and charters aimed at solving some of the perennial problems facing the continent’s development. Some of these plans have however experienced …
Climate Change and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute in partnership with the Heinrich Böll Foundation, Washington, D.C. office, is hosting a webinar on climate change in the context of the implementation of AfCFTA on Wednesday, 4 May 2022, from 1500h CEST. Teniola Tayo, from the Institute for …
High stakes as Nigeria prepares for elections 2023
Poor electoral outcomes would hurt democratic transitions in a region suffering a spate of coups. On 25 February, Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Electoral Bill into law, paving the way for federal and state elections on 25 February and 11 March 2023. Political parties …
Gains from Africa’s single market must be equitable
AfCFTA’s biggest challenge now may be too little trade, but down the line it could be uneven development. Trading commenced under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement in January. However the journey to increased intra-African trade will be a long one, and some …
