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Great analysis by Judd Devermont that measures the effectiveness of Africa policies adopted by US presidents for @Semafor's #OneBigIdea series. Deeply insightful piece. semafor.com/article/05/19/…

“Nigeria First” may become more than an empty slogan. When combined with Nigeria's tax overhaul, it could yield much needed revenues. I looked into this while reporting on ARISE IIP's CEO saying African nations will start focusing on "national interests." semafor.com/article/05/19/…

"South Africa is not without leverage. It controls over 80% of global platinum reserves and ranks among the top producers of vanadium and manganese. South Africa... is sitting on the mother lode." Sam Mkokeli #TheXchange for Semafor Africa on Ramaphosa's US trip. semafor.com/article/05/19/…

This is reminder of Sam Mkokeli #TheXchange's great work for his Semafor Africa scoop three months ago in which he reported that South Africa was looking to work around black ownership rules to ease Starlink's path into the country. semafor.com/article/02/10/…

Organised crime groups in Africa have embedded themselves in gold supply chains to such a degree that they now present “a serious global threat,” a UN report warns. semafor.com/article/05/26/… — via Semafor Africa

African economies (most notably Ghana) could be in for a bumper year with gold prices hitting record highs, a prospect that is driving some governments to shore up their control of mines. semafor.com/article/06/02/…

🟡 SCOOP: Trump’s top Africa diplomat, Troy Fitrell, has told colleagues he will leave the State Department in mid-July, Mathias Gjesdal Hammer and Yinka Adegoke report. buff.ly/lYEtoKs

Fewer than 400 people from Chad (49.5%) overstayed in the US in 2023 and 200 from Eq. Guinea (22%) did the same. Both face travel bans. This compares to 20,000 overstays from Spain (2.4%) and 15,000 from the UK (0.4%) neither country faces US travel restrictions.

Cybercrime incidents make up a growing share of overall crime in Africa, Interpol's latest threat assessment report found. More than two-thirds of its 54 African member countries said cyber-enabled crimes were a medium to high share of all crimes in 2024. semafor.com/article/06/23/…

A new blockchain-based currency exchange for trading local currencies is launched in a bid to make it easier for companies to repatriate their profits from African countries and reduce the continent’s dependence on the dollar in regional trade. semafor.com/article/06/27/…

Ratings agency Moody’s downgraded Afreximbank closer to junk status, saying that the bank’s “unsecured lending to sovereigns under stress has introduced significant risks.” It comes weeks after the lender was downgraded by Fitch. semafor.com/article/07/02/…

Air travel passengers pay more in taxes to fly from Africa than counterparts departing from Europe or the Middle East, a report by the African Airlines Association shows. semafor.com/article/07/02/…

Chinese mining acquisitions overseas hit their highest level in more than a decade as companies race to secure the raw materials that underpin the global economy, reports Financial Times

How to write about Africa 2.0 With fond apologies to the late great Binyavanga Wainana, Zain Verjee breaks down how to deploy AI to subvert tropes about Africa in international media coverage. semafor.com/article/07/07/…

Medicine to treat babies suffering from malaria is approved for the first time and is expected to be rolled out in Africa within weeks, with the potential to save hundreds of thousands of lives each year. semafor.com/article/07/08/… — via Semafor Africa

The Trump administration has slashed visa stays for Nigerians. A three-month visa will only allow single entry to the US. Previously, a multiple entry visa would allow Nigerians to stay in the US for up to six months. semafor.com/article/07/09/… — Alexander Onukwue reports for @Semafor

📺WATCH: Semafor Africa managing editor Alexis Akwagyiram joined Al Jazeera English to discuss the legacy of former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London yesterday. 🌍For more from Semafor Africa, sign up here: semafor.com/newsletters/af…

Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who came to power 43 years ago and scrapped term limits in 2008, will seek an eighth term in October’s elections. semafor.com/article/07/14/… — via @Semafor

"Emerging markets, like those in Africa, should pay attention. Local-currency stablecoins, backed by short-term government debt, could offer a vital tool for monetary resilience." Wale Ayeni's @Semafor column making the case for stablecoins in Africa semafor.com/article/07/14/…

"Lagos’s lack of free beaches illustrates the way in which the city continues to squeeze its poorer residents." This, by Aanu Adeoye, is a brilliant piece looking at how privatisation has led to the neglect of public services in Nigeria. on.ft.com/4lDdq2o