Nigeria is betting big on natural gas. Through its Decade of Gas Initiative, the country is laying the groundwork for a regional energy future by scaling up pipelines, expanding LNG and CNG capacity, and deepening infrastructure investments. In parallel, Ethiopia is pushing forward a new wave of agricultural reform to tackle food insecurity and demographic pressures. Morocco, faced with long-term water scarcity, is acting fast with a portfolio of desalination and dam projects to secure supply. Meanwhile, South Africa finds itself at a crossroads as its foreign policy struggles with internal fragmentation while the race for influence on the continent accelerates.
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Nigeria: Africa’s Gas Powerhouse in the Making
Loubna Eddallal
With over 210 trillion cubic feet of proven reserves, Nigeria is placing natural gas at the heart of its energy strategy and regional ambitions. This brief examines how Abuja is shifting from oil dependency toward a gas-driven development model, leveraging pipeline diplomacy and large-scale infrastructure—from the West African Gas Pipeline to the Nigeria-Morocco and Trans-Saharan projects. But can Nigeria translate these ambitions into long-term regional leadership given the enduring challenges of governance, security, and logistics?... Read more
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Ethiopia—Achieving Food Security: What prospects Lie Ahead? Challenges and Opportunities
Isabelle Tsakok
Despite impressive growth spurts, Ethiopia remains vulnerable to food insecurity, rural poverty, and the twin pressures of climate and population. Isabelle Tsakok explores the country’s hybrid development path, combining strong state intervention with broad safety nets. Yet productivity gains remain uneven. Without secure land tenure, youth employment, and deep structural reform, can Ethiopia build a resilient food system fit for the future?... Read more
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(FR) Desalination, Dams and Water Highways: Cornerstones of Morocco’s Fight Against Water Stress
Henri-Louis Vedie
Morocco is racing to secure its water future. With 26 desalination plants and 29 dams either built or planned, the country is scaling up supply in response to a worsening structural deficit. Védie’s paper offers a detailed look at this infrastructure-first approach while urging a stronger focus on water demand and sustainable usage. Can Morocco rebalance its strategy to ensure both access and conservation?... Read more
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(FR) South Africa and the Reshaping of the International Order: Erosion of an Ambition for Influence
Driss Alaoui Belghiti
Long seen as a continental voice of moral authority, South Africa is losing strategic ground. Driss Alaoui Belghiti traces how Pretoria’s foreign policy has shifted from a values-based diplomacy to an increasingly fragmented and reactive posture. Domestic political turbulence and growing competition on the African stage are undermining its leverage. Can South Africa craft a clear and coherent role in a new multipolar order?... Read more
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Powering Africa: The African Atlantic Gas Pipeline
Natural gas is gaining traction as a transitional fuel for Africa, offering flexibility and reduced carbon intensity. In this podcast, energy expert Bamise Olanrewaju explains how the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline could transform the region by boosting energy access, attracting investment, and connecting 13 countries across the Atlantic and the Sahel. But success depends on political coordination, regulatory clarity, and long-term commitment. Will this pipeline deliver on its promise?... Listen
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(AR) Tuesday Talk: The Strategic Stakes of Maritime Domains in Atlantic Africa
Atlantic Africa is rich in opportunity but remains exposed to fragmentation, underdevelopment, and maritime threats. In this discussion, Professor Driss Tazi examines the overlapping interests shaping the region’s maritime domains, from illegal fishing to port sovereignty. Can the Atlantic become a shared space for regional cooperation and sustainable growth?...Watch
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