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Advance in Africa: Investment, Innovation & Growth Trends

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Africa is undergoing a transformation, driven by technological innovation, cultural influence, and new investment opportunities. With a young and tech-savvy population, the continent is rapidly emerging as a global economic...more

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[Podcast] Oil, Opulence, and One Crystal-Encrusted Michael Jackson Glove

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Join hosts Tatiana Sainati and Diana Shaw as they delve into the harrowing history of corruption and violence in the Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Discover how a single political family managed to siphon off the nation's...more

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Powering Africa’s Digital Future: The Challenge of Energy for Data Center Development

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As the global economy increasingly digitizes, the infrastructure supporting this shift must evolve accordingly. In Africa, where the demand for digital services is surging — fueled by mobile penetration, fintech innovation,...more

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Energy Buzz: The Nuclear Option – African states phase nuclear power into their energy strategies

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With demand for reliable energy sources on the increase, more than 20 African states have signalled interest in developing nuclear power programmes. Nuclear power presents itself as an attractive, carbon-free alternative to...more

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Advance in Africa: Technological Innovation and Critical Minerals

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Africa’s rich natural resources are playing a central role in the global energy transition. In a StoneTurn panel discussion, Advance in Africa, hosted by Partner Sarah Keeling, Alpha Sierra Founder Andrew Sekandi shares key...more

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Captive Power Projects: A Summary of the Western Africa Regulatory Environment

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Recent increases in construction and financing costs are directly affecting the development of energy projects across Africa. Captive power projects (CPPs) offer the possibility of mitigating this challenging landscape for...more

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African Mining Looks Offshore

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The African mining industry is an attractive destination for many global mining companies, but structuring deals on the continent is not always straightforward for foreign investors in the sector. That backdrop means many...more

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Jemimah Orevaoghene: A Lesson on Investing with your Sixth Sense

In this episode of Venture Voices, Deangeor Chin and Raquel Smith of Lowenstein’s Africa practice speak with Jemimah Orevaoghene, a Venture Capital Director at Morgan Stanley and Africa portfolio leader, about her unique...more

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Advance in Africa: 5 Key Investment Trends

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StoneTurn’s Advance in Africa panel hosted by Partner Sarah Keeling, and moderated by renowned journalist Rageh Omaar, brought together leading industry experts to explore investment opportunities in Sub-Saharan Africa. Temi...more

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Trends in local content requirements for mining and infrastructure projects in OHADA member states in Africa

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Chinese foreign investment in the mining sector continues to flow into the African continent. OHADA member states in West and Central Africa are amongst the main recipient of such investment. A priority for the local...more

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MENA Arbitration Survey

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Hogan Lovells and Middlesex University Dubai have conducted a survey to explore the current state of arbitration practices and future trends in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The survey focused on commercial...more

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Elections in Namibia: The results are in, and so is the country’s first female president

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Namibia, until recently led by an interim president in power since the death of former President Hage Geingob in February, was tipped as potentially facing turmoil and even unrest as its elections loomed and the world...more

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Japanese investment in Africa: opportunities and risks in a dynamic political landscape

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Japanese investment in Africa is gaining momentum, particularly in the mining and energy sectors. Diplomatic visits by Japanese leaders in 2023 and 2024 highlight this renewed commitment, emphasising the mutual benefits...more

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Our Top 10 Predicted Business and Human Rights Issues for 2025

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Even for the unpredictable world of business and human rights, 2024 was particularly volatile, including for sustainability more generally. The European Union’s (EU) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)...more

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AI Watch: Global regulatory tracker - African Union

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Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) There are no comprehensive, binding laws or regulations specifically governing AI across the entire African Union (AU). However, the AU has shown interest in...more

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Growing the Glow from Ghana: A Karité Founder’s Journey

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Rossie E. Turman III, partner and chair of Lowenstein's international finance practice and co-chair of the firm's Africa practice, speaks with Akua Okunseinde, co-founder of the natural skincare brand Karité, about her...more

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No Password Required: Founder of Cybersafe Foundation and an Obama Foundation Africa Leaders Fellow, Who Is Comfortable in the API...

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Confidence Staveley is the founder and CEO of Cybersafe Foundation, Africa's leading nongovernmental organization dedicated to digital development. Her mission is to ensure inclusive and safe digital access across Africa. ...more

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The MENA Region: A Momentous Market?

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In this article, Chris Strong, Steven Wilson and Joe Brown* provide a market analysis of the LNG industry in the Middle East and North Africa region. In this article, Chris Strong, Steven Wilson and Joe Brown* provide a...more

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Eloho Omame: A Female Investor’s Perspective on the VC Market in Africa

Hosts Raquel Smith and Tolulope “Tolu” Adetayo speak with Africa-focused technology venture capital investor Eloho Omame about her career; Africa’s investment potential due to its impressive scale of market and pace of...more

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Warranties and indemnities insurance take center stage in M&A transactions in Africa

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In most M&A transactions, after the parties have negotiated the basic commercial terms, they then negotiate the warranties and indemnities (W&I). Generally, buyers want the anticipated value of their purchase without any...more

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Special Economic Zones: A tool for African governments to grow their economies

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Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are well established tools for increasing exports, facilitating imports and driving economic growth in their host economies. SEZs are "demarcated geographic areas contained within a country's...more

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Antitrust enforcement is on the rise in Africa

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Africa is undergoing significant changes in antitrust regimes throughout the continent. The regulatory landscape is shifting rapidly with countries either significantly amending their competition laws or proposing new laws...more

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AGOA Forum Provides Growth and Opportunity for Nations and Industry

Between July 24–26, trade ministers, members of the diplomatic corps and other stakeholders came to Washington, D.C., for the annual African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum. This year’s forum, “Beyond 2025:...more

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Is the African Mining Sector Ready to Respond to the Opportunities Offered by the Energy Transition?

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With the global surge in demand for critical minerals, the security of supply has become paramount. With its vast mineral reserves, Africa is poised to play a leading role in the energy transition. The continent’s potential...more

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Legal Challenges Part 3 - Corporate Housekeeping Issues for African Startups

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In the final episode in of this three-part series, the hosts discuss good corporate housekeeping for startups in Africa, particularly the concepts of optics and risk. How well a company keeps its books and records sends a...more

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