New dawn for Algeria as President Bouteflika resigns
Where now for Algeria after president of 20 years resigns?
North Africa
Egypt set for energy revolution with innovative solar strategies
Egypt is undergoing an energy revolution, with the share contributed by renewables set to soar. Innovative solar strategies form a central part. Reports Tom Collins “The …
#Africa2018: Opening summit debates strengthening regional markets in Africa
Africa 2018 is an annual conference bringing together the public and private sector to drive change across the African continent. The Young Entrepreneurs Day (YED) …
Egypt recovers LNG output
Egypt is now poised to regain its status as a regional oil and gas hotspot, after a sharp fall in output following the2011 revolution. From October 2018, …
Sudan’s liquidity crisis
Sudan has been short of hard currency for years due to sanctions and embargoes. The crisis led to Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir dissolving the government. After …
Sudan: Lifeline for the banking sector
Sudan, one of the largest countries in the heart of Africa, has been struggling to stay afloat economically since the US imposed crippling trade and …
Interview Slim Feriani, Tunisia’s minister for Industry and SMEs
The biggest challenge facing the Tunisian government today is kickstarting the economy. The Arab spring was arguably as much about jobs and economic prosperity as …
Radhi Meddeb Deauville on Arab nations-G7 cooperation
In the closing meeting of the Deauville Partnership, Radhi Meddeb CEO of Comete Engineering and founding president of the association President of Action of Développement Solidaire, …
Egypt-Ethiopia tensions ease over dam
Egypt could potentially lose a great deal from the reduced flow of water that the GERD could cause.
Reforms and gas discoveries spur revival in Egypt’s power fortunes
Egypt’s energy sector is on the upturn, as the government plans an ambitious diversification programme taking in gas, renewables, hydro, coal and nuclear. James Gavin …