Global investors are looking at the 54 nations that make up Africa with fresh eyes, not only for their vast natural resources but also for the region’s role in the realignment of trade worldwide.
Tens of billions of dollars have been invested in the continent’s industries so far this year—from agriculture to data centers—with more expected as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs reshape global alliances. In the first half of 2025, China inked $30.5 billion in construction contracts with African nations, including railways in Nigeria and ports in Egypt, spending almost five times more than during the same period last ...
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