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May 14, 2026

Ogunlesi Eyes $30B In 🇿🇦SA Assets

Adebayo Ogunlesi targets infrastructure growth in South Africa. Plus: Kenya’s $82M aviation fuel refinery and Cameroon’s illegal gold mining crackdown.

May 7, 2026

Rabiu becomes Africa’s 2nd richest man

Abdulsamad Rabiu hits $19B to trail only Dangote. Plus, Dangote’s 20,000MW power plan and Kenya joins the oil-producing club with its first output.

May 1, 2026

A New €800M Tunnel to Link Portugal

A new Morocco-Portugal route emerges as shipping risks rise. Plus, Suez traffic hits record lows and Dangote ships jet fuel to Europe.

Apr 28, 2026

Dangote Jet Fuel Exports Hit 770%

Nigeria’s refinery reshapes global aviation fuel flows, Russia moves into the Suez Canal Zone and Rabiu inches closer to Africa’s #2 rich spot.

May 14, 2026

Ogunlesi Eyes $30B In 🇿🇦SA Assets

Adebayo Ogunlesi targets infrastructure growth in South Africa. Plus: Kenya’s $82M aviation fuel refinery and Cameroon’s illegal gold mining crackdown.

May 13, 2026

🇿🇦 SA Coal Surges Amid Hormuz Crisis

Global buyers turn to SA coal as Middle East tensions rise. Plus, Rabiu and Rupert race for $20B, and oil giants prep for a 100M barrel weekly loss.

May 12, 2026

Macron Declares $27B For Africa

France unveils a $27bn package to boost African energy and tech. Plus, Nigeria’s $578m oil sale to the U.S. and Dangote’s $17bn Kenya refinery terms.

May 11, 2026

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Puts 115k EVs On The Road

The nation hits a major milestone after banning fuel-car imports. Plus, Dangote’s $17B refinery move and Mauritius’s new $1M Golden Visa program.

May 7, 2026

Rabiu becomes Africa’s 2nd richest man

Abdulsamad Rabiu hits $19B to trail only Dangote. Plus, Dangote’s 20,000MW power plan and Kenya joins the oil-producing club with its first output.

May 6, 2026

Buffett’s $29m Lifeline for Kenya

Warren Buffett’s foundation steps in to replace frozen U.S. aid. Plus: Nigeria threatens South Africa with sanctions and Mozambique’s mining ban.

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Featured

Ogunlesi Eyes $30B In 🇿🇦SA Assets

Rabiu becomes Africa’s 2nd richest man

A New €800M Tunnel to Link Portugal

Dangote Jet Fuel Exports Hit 770%

All Posts

Ogunlesi Eyes $30B In 🇿🇦SA Assets

🇿🇦 SA Coal Surges Amid Hormuz Crisis

Macron Declares $27B For Africa

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Puts 115k EVs On The Road

Rabiu becomes Africa’s 2nd richest man

Buffett’s $29m Lifeline for Kenya

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