It has been some time since our last newsletter, but this edition is packed with interesting articles and news about some of our recent and upcoming events. We start with two articles from our Paris office. In the first,...more
In recent decades the term ‘climate change’ has most often been used to describe changes in the Earth’s climate driven primarily by humans, particularly through the burning of fossil fuels and the removal of forests,...more
The Department for International Trade (DIT) hosted the 2021 Africa Investment Conference, showcasing the breadth of existing UK-Africa investment relations while encouraging other companies to do the same. Emma Wade-Smith...more
Welcome to the second report in our series looking at the Future of Mining in Africa, in collaboration with Africa Legal, the leading online thought leadership platform for professional services in Africa. This edition turns...more
Last week saw the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosting the UK Africa Investment Summit in London. The UK finally stepped up to the plate in pushing African business at the highest level and did so in a way that focused on...more
Last week saw the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson hosting the UK Africa Investment Summit in London. The UK finally stepped up to the plate in pushing African business at the highest level and did so in a way that focused on...more
After what can be described as a difficult period for mining, many are predicting that the mining sector is experiencing a renaissance and nowhere is this welcomed more than on the continent of Africa.
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2/4/2020
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Corporate Governance ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Energy Projects ,
Mineral Exploration ,
Mineral Extraction ,
Mining ,
Natural Resources ,
Oil & Gas ,
Regulatory Standards
Africa is still the next big market for multinationals, even in the face of global economic uncertainty and political and regulatory issues. Economic growth continues due to the growing investment in private equity and the...more
7/10/2019
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Corporate Sales Transactions ,
Economic Development ,
FinTech ,
Foreign Direct Investment ,
Foreign Investment ,
Global Economy ,
Merger Agreements ,
Popular ,
Private Equity ,
Telecommunications
Is Africa the new China? Is there a new scramble for Africa? Can African countries do it alone? Why should Africa be confident? I have even heard ‘Africa Rising’ again. ...more
This year's Africa Day follows hot on the heels of the success of Marvel Studio's Black Panther, which has grossed over $1,334,929,992 since its initial release in Hollywood in early 2018, becoming one of the highest grossing...more
The beginning of each year undoubtedly brings great hopes for the future and a well-meaning commitment not to repeat the errors of the past. As we start February, our optimism still intact, I’d like to take a closer look at...more
If Africa wants to change how it trades with the rest of the world, it needs to start by rethinking how it trades with itself. Without urgent improvement, Africa risks remaining a supplier of solely primary materials to which...more
Supply chain development is at the heart of any ability for Africa to "Stand Up". Without urgent improvement Africa risks remaining a supplier of primary materials to which others add value, leaving it vulnerable to the...more
We continue our Africa Stand Up series with a short piece on what has to be the unsung giant impacting Sub-Saharan Africa. On 13 March 2017, the Moroccan flag was officially raised in a ceremony at the African Union (AU)...more
Following a year of landmark political changes, could it be that the time has never been more opportune for Africa to seize control of its place in the global market? Whilst it is still too early to predict the long-term...more
2/14/2017
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Foreign Investment ,
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Foreign Relations ,
Trade Policy ,
Trump Administration ,
UK ,
UK Brexit
It was a case of third time lucky for Nana Akufo-Addo, leader of the official opposition (New Patriotic Party) this past weekend as he claimed victory in Ghana’s general elections against President John Dramini Mahama...more