by afrikanfrontier | Feb 9, 2024 | Business, News, Politics
Zambia finds itself at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war as two superpowers, the US and China, vie for influence in its mining sector. The recent spotlight falls on the US-backed Lobito corridor project, dubbed a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunity by...
by afrikanfrontier | Feb 6, 2024 | News, Politics
Senegal’s political landscape has been rocked by chaos and accusations of democratic backsliding after their parliament voted to postpone the presidential election until December 15th. This move, extending President Macky Sall’s term beyond its April 2nd...
by afrikanfrontier | Feb 6, 2024 | Business, News, Politics
Zambia is making waves in the copper market, announcing plans to directly buy and sell a portion of its copper production. This bold move puts them in competition with industry titans like Mercuria and Glencore, marking a significant shift in their approach to natural...
by afrikanfrontier | Feb 6, 2024 | News, Politics
A wave of grief washes over Namibia as the nation mourns the passing of their beloved President Hage Geingob. The respected leader, who breathed his last at 82 after a valiant battle with cancer, leaves behind a legacy etched in national progress and a void that...
by afrikanfrontier | Feb 2, 2024 | News, Politics
Former Zambian president Edgar Lungu has thrown a spanner in the works, calling for an early election and accusing his successor Hakainde Hichilema of mismanaging the nation’s economy. This comes after Lungu’s recent announcement of a political comeback,...
by afrikanfrontier | Jan 30, 2024 | News, Politics
Italy has unveiled a bold initiative, the “Mattei Plan,” aiming to tackle both illegal migration and position itself as a key energy hub through fostering prosperity in Africa. This ambitious plan, likened to a modern Marshall Plan, seeks to address the...