How Western aid keeps Africans poor
The math is simple and damning.
Africa’s nuclear future is small (modular reactors)
"Nuclear energy holds the potential to accelerate African progress, strengthen essential services, and promote inclusive development across all communities."
Taking chainsaws to rhinos
So, where do rhino horns and elephant tusks go?
The severe socio-economic costs of solar and wind
We find ourselves becoming dependent on Chinese exports of solar panels.
Shoal of fish, or herding cats
When the U.S. wishes to help African countries it is laudable, but Power Africa was not the correct approach.
Africa is pioneering nuclear innovation as it faces a dire electricity crisis
Sub-Saharan Africa faces a dire electricity crisis.
Russia flexing nuclear energy muscles in Africa
Through its state-owned nuclear energy company Rosatom, Russia under Vladimir Putin has extended its tentacles deep into Africa.
Trump’s approach to Africa: Just what the doctor ordered
Gabonese NGO leader Nicaise Mouloumbi observed that Trump’s focus on Africa means the U.S intends to be a serious competitor with China and Russia – to the horror of the anti-development NGOs that have long dominated the West’s approach to Africa.
Who will profit from Africa’s trillions in mineral wealth?
Africa’s minerals industry got a wake-up call.
Who will choose Africa’s energy future?
The chutzpah of holding a solar radiation modification conference in a continent that has flatly rejected being a guinea pig clearly demonstrates that the 2025 Degrees Global Forum sponsors (and others) have not gotten the memo: Africans intend to determine their own energy futures.
Western Green mandates push Africa toward Moscow
The West demanded that Africa, which generates less than 3% of world carbon dioxide emissions, sacrifice its abundant oil and gas resources while building “renewable” projects to generate carbon credits for the benefit of European industry.
Shoal of fish, or herding cats? African energy
This Obama initiative named Power Africa was riddled with unintended consequences, and launched via USAID.
Africans are regaining control of their mineral wealth
Africans are exercising new muscle toward regaining control of the continent’s vast mineral resources.
The keys to unleashing Africa’s “cheetahs”
The hope for a prosperous African future requires that young Africans take the “Cheetah pledge” – to seek their wealth in the private sector,
Which way for South Africa? BRICS, AGOA, or both?
It has been quite a season for the Republic of South Africa’s diplomatic corps.