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Trade and Value Chains

The Quarry or the Factory: Why Africa is Banning the Export of its Raw Prosperity

Sep 9, 2026

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4 min read

The Quarry or the Factory: Why Africa is Banning the Export of its Raw Prosperity

Kenya's ban on raw mineral exports joins Zambia and Nigeria in a continent-wide push to industrialise Africa's supply chains. Here's what's driving it.

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Travel and tourism

The Economics of a Tourist: Where Every International Visitor to Africa Spends Their Money and Who Benefits

Jul 27, 2026

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5 min read

The Economics of a Tourist: Where Every International Visitor to Africa Spends Their Money and Who Benefits

Africa's tourism sector hit $228bn in 2025, yet as little as 5% of visitor spending reaches local economies. Here's where the money actually goes.

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Trade and Value Chains

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Middle East Peace Deal Puts Africa's Port and Commodity Gains at Risk

May 7, 2026

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3 min read

Middle East Peace Deal Puts Africa's Port and Commodity Gains at Risk

US-Iran ceasefire talks threaten to close Africa's Cape Route window before its ports can capitalise. Here's what the data shows.

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