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Afrikonomics is a media dedicated to understanding the evolution of economics in Africa and in the Middle East.
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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BSGR Fights Back against Soros
As a result, in 2014 BSGR, the Israeli mining conglomerate, was stripped of its mining rights over Simandou by recently elected President of Guinea Alpha Conde. The battle lines were drawn and Beny Steinmetz was obviously not going to let Alpha Conde and George Soros go about their business without a fight. Read more : BSGR Fights Back against Soros
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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The new generation of tech-entrepreneurs in Morocco
Yasmine EL Baggari: Portait of a Top Tech-Entrepreneur in Morocco Read more : The new generation of tech-entrepreneurs in Morocco
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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South Africa : Perspectives for the Real Estate Market
A solid economic growth paired with a strong currency against the dollar make the nation a magnet for foreign investors  that focus their portfolio on  real estate. However, the residential property market may become less attractive for domestic buyers. Read more : South Africa : Perspectives for the Real Estate Market
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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Highway to Hell : BSGR’s quest for Simandou
BSGR group lays at the center of an international plot filed with court order and litigations over the rights of mineral deposits at Simandou. Read more : Highway to Hell : BSGR’s quest for Simandou
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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How doNew Technologies boost the economy of Kenya
ICT provide tools to stabilize and support GDP growth of most prominent african countries. Read more : How doNew Technologies boost the economy of Kenya
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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What Future for the Mining Industry in South Africa ?
The mining industry in South Africa faces multiple challenges and pressure with the decline of iron ore prices. At $57.02 a ton Iron ore has fallen to a seven-month low. Let us take a closer look at South Africa’s mining industry: Read more : What Future for the Mining Industry in South Africa ?
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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LCBC : a strong alliance to fight Boko Haram and to support economic developments.
Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon are part of Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC). These countries have gone through a series of economic and political ties to grow their economies and to control security issues. Read more : LCBC : a strong alliance to fight Boko Haram and to support economic developments.
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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LNG in Mozambique : the Rise of a New Titan
The potential of the country’s offshore fossile reserves can put the country’s economy in a hyperactive drive, boosting it for decades to come. Read more : LNG in Mozambique : the Rise of a New Titan
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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Fintech in Cameroon : a major success story
Cameroon is set to embark on what entrepreneurs call a ‘digital revolution’ with many new entrants in the market. Read more : Fintech in Cameroon : a major success story
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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Who is Ripping the Benefits of Simandou in Guinea?
Controversies surrounding Simandou hills in the impoverished nation of Guinea have brought the production of iron ore to a complete stop. Being potentially the largest iron ore deposit in the world valued at an estimated 2.2 billion tons, Simandou and therefore the people of Guinea have remained the sole major victims of a multi-billion dollar fraud, which ultimately restricts Guinea’s prospective economic development. Read more : Who is Ripping the Benefits of Simandou in Guinea?
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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Innovative Startups in Cameroon : DroneAfrica
William Ndja Elong, founder of DroneAfrica is a 24 years old young man and an emerging talent from Cameroon. Read more : Innovative Startups in Cameroon : DroneAfrica
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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South Africa Stock Exchange : Forecasts for Coming Semester
Based on our Economic and Financial analysts here are some of the major trends we are predicting for the South Africa Stock Market for this coming second semester of 2017.
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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Should Mahmoud Thiam be behind bars ?
As mere spectators of such a perfect illustration of the dead-weight and corruption that plagues the economic development of potentially rich countries in Africa, we may eventually reflect on who eventually benefits from such a turmoil in Guinea ? Read more : Should Mahmoud Thiam be behind bars ?
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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Cameroon : an Economic Miracle
Cameroon's management of the crisis remains a model. In the fiscal year 2016-2017, the inflation rates remained steady, indicating that the economy is strengthening. Given the growth in urbanization and improving administration, the financial situation of the region can be expected to remain positive throughout the coming decade. Read more : Cameroon : an Economic Miracle
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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The Nigerian government bond closes with a total value of US$7.7 billion.
The heavily oversubscribed Nigerian government bond closes its books with a total value of almost US$7.7 billion. Read more : The Nigerian government bond closes with a total value of US$7.7 billion.
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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Egypt’s new administrative capital : an historic unprecedented project for the country
Egypt’s new administrative capital is expected to cost US$45 billion and take between 5 and 7 years to complete. Read more : Egypt’s new administrative capital : an historic unprecedented project for the country
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afrikonomics-blog · 8 years ago
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Rameswurlall Basant Roi, the Governor of the Year
Regulatory reforms and reliable honest cross-border banking is key to ensuring the respect and success of African banking establishments internationally. Read more : Rameswurlall Basant Roi, the Governor of the Year
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