The cost of war: How the South Sudan conflict is impacting the entire East Africa Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 15 January 2015 The ravages of war are not being felt only in South Sudan.
Most developing countries will benefit from oil price slump, says World Bank Group Published by Staff Writer on 12 January 2015 Gains from low oil prices can be substantial for developing-country importers if supported by stronger global growth.
Why oil is unlikely to stay too low for too long Published by Tom Nelson and Charles Whall on 9 January 2015 Tom Nelson and Charles Whall explain why they believe the oil price is unlikely to stay this low for an extended period of time.
The decline in oil prices: An opportunity Published by Ivailo Izvorski on 5 January 2015 Diversifying exports has become a priority for development economists and policy makers of resource-rich countries around the world.
Africa needs to fully leverage its oil and gas resources Published by David Pilling on 9 November 2014 Much of Africa’s recent economic growth has been a direct result of the positive momentum achieved in oil and gas production.
The decline of Sudan’s cappuccino-sipping middle class Published by James Copnall on 3 November 2014 Sudan’s boom years ended when South Sudan seceded in 2011.
Africa’s economy set for dramatic changes Published by Kingsley Ighobor on 7 August 2014 An interview with Carlos Lopes, the executive secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa.
African oil and energy sector fuelling global investor growth, says DHL Published by Staff Writer on 31 July 2014 While oil and gas activity in West Africa is nothing new, it is the activity in East Africa which is creating a stir amongst exploration companies and of course, their suppliers.
Olusegun Obasanjo: In Nigeria, agriculture is the new oil Published by Olusegun Obasanjo on 10 June 2014 When Nigeria announced recently that it had become Africa’s biggest economy, you could be forgiven for thinking that oil was the only reason.
Oil and mining to be the backbone of East Africa’s economic growth Published by Dinfin Mulupi on 2 May 2014 Oil, gas and mining developments could have positive spill-over effects for the rest of the economy.
UK-based Soma Oil & Gas talks about its plans in Somalia Published by Kate Douglas on 26 August 2013 Soma Oil & Gas is the first company to sign an oil deal with the new Somali government.
Notes from the Nigerian frontier Published by Mark Mobius on 19 August 2013 Despite some political and economic instability, Nigeria offers a range of investment and growth opportunities.
Oil prices and implications for Africa Published by Mthuli Ncube on 31 July 2013 Rising oil prices will affect African economies differently, depending on whether they are net exporters or net importers of the commodity.
Is there oil in Kenya? Published by Imara Africa Securities team on 30 January 2012 Kenya hopes a commercial discovery will be made in the near future as the country has geological features similar to those of areas where crude oil was found in Uganda and natural gas is being exploited in Tanzania.