Real estate minute With Cyril Nii Ayitey Tetteh: Why is Accra’s Real Estate more expensive compared to other African cities?


“Accra is a very expensive city to live in Nii,” This statement wasn’t made by one friend or business acquaintance, it’s becoming a running theme in some of my conversations with other colleagues across the African continent. They will point to the cost of …
Real estate minute With Cyril Nii Ayitey Tetteh: Why is Accra’s Real Estate more expensive compared to other African cities?

Boko Massacre in Nigeria; Ethiopia on the Brink; M23 Drone Attack; IS Attacks Niamey: Africa File, February 5, 2026


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Nigeria. Likely Boko Haram militants massacred …
Boko Massacre in Nigeria; Ethiopia on the Brink; M23 Drone Attack; IS Attacks Niamey: Africa File, February 5, 2026

Military Drone Market Poised to Surpass US$ 20.3 Billion by 2032 Driven by AI Integration, Persistent ISR Demand, and Rising Combat Deployment | Astute Analytica


The global military drone market is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by AI integration, demand for persistent surveillance (ISR), and increased combat usage. Nations are investing in drones for strategic advantages, anticipating a surge in demand and …
Military Drone Market Poised to Surpass US$ 20.3 Billion by 2032 Driven by AI Integration, Persistent ISR Demand, and Rising Combat Deployment | Astute Analytica

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Market Surges to USD 11.25 Billion by 2033, Propelled by 18.5% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®


Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) market momentum is driven by accelerating electric vehicle adoption, grid decentralization, regulatory incentives, and utility demand for flexible capacity. Rising total addressable market and serviceable obtainable market estimates …
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) Market Surges to USD 11.25 Billion by 2033, Propelled by 18.5% CAGR – Verified Market Reports®

China and the US Want Africa’s Critical Minerals. Will African Countries Actually Benefit?


… emphasizing industrial cooperation and Africa-China green development initiatives … 2063’s vision of African-led structural transformation. … with African firms on logistics and processing networks. Joint … U.S. has supported Tanzania’s first critical minerals …
China and the US Want Africa’s Critical Minerals. Will African Countries Actually Benefit?

Beijing’s military-ready ports across Africa already give China an advantage in supply chain resilience


Many of the ports are linked to mines via Chinese-built rail and road projects, supporting China’s race against the United States for high-tech resources.
Control over the ports could allow Chinese agents to monitor goods and sensitive cargo passing …
Beijing’s military-ready ports across Africa already give China an advantage in supply chain resilience