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Dangote Group Chief Executive Officer Aliko Dangote Interview

Industries

Dangote Files to Build Seaport in Next Phase of Empire Expansion

Fuel storage tanks at the Dangote oil refinery in the Ibeju Lekki district of Lagos.

Energy

Dangote Refinery Expects to Process 100% Nigerian Crude by Year End

Politics

Israel Emerges Stronger From Iran War, But Risks Blowback

Middle East

Deeply Scarred Middle East Grasps for Calm After 12 Days of War

After a shaky ceasefire, the question is what comes next. But people in the region — like investors and oil traders — are taking it in their stride.

Iran Launches Missiles At US Base In Qatar

Politics

Trump Thanks Iran After Attack Choreographed to De-Escalate

Balance of Power

Trump Stakes His Legacy on Iran Attack

It remains unclear if this is the end of the military campaign, or whether the confrontation could spiral into a push for regime change in Tehran

Politics

Gulf States Fear Escalation as US Iran Strikes Rattle Region

Dispatch

In Congo, Chinese Hustlers Seek Relief From Pressures Back Home

For ambitious people in China, an economic slowdown and intense competition mean it’s sometimes easier to find success in African countries.

Markets

Kenya Serves as a Hub for Smuggled Gold from Region, Report Says

Politics

West African Coast Could Boost Revenue for Jihadists, US Warns

The Big Take

US-China Metals Fight Finds New Home in Congo's Cobalt Mines

In the middle of a global trade war, Congo is trying to woo Trump’s White House without risking critical investment from Beijing.

Next Africa

Trump’s Funding Hatchet Puts African Militaries on Edge

Politics

Trump Aid Cuts Stir Fears of Reduced Military Support in Africa

The Big Take

China Piles the Pressure on India in Its Own Backyard

Over the past decade, China has built up economic and military ties across the Indian Ocean. The region holds 40% of the world's offshore oil and four of the most important maritime chokepoints.

Politics

Saudi Prince Steps In as Power Broker in Trump’s New World Order

Technology

Musk Says xAI’s ‘Scary Smart’ Next Model Chatbot Coming in Weeks

Palestinians Trudge Back to Destroyed Homes in North�Gaza

Middle East

Spooked Arab World Scrambles for Response to Trump’s Gaza Plan

Behind the display of solidarity with Palestinians lies a concern over the security and stability of a vulnerable Middle East.

Refugees In The Zanzalima IDP Camp Receive A Delivery From USAID

Politics

Trump and Musk’s USAID ‘Shut Down’ Threat Opens Door for China

Politics

DeepSeek Doesn’t Want to Talk About Tiananmen Square. Here’s What to Know

Politics

Trump’s Aid Order Seen Risking Lives and US Influence in Africa