The year ahead for the continent will be shaped by key elections and geopolitical shifts
Many African countries are anxious not to be sucked into a new Cold War and want to maintain cordial relations with both Russia and the West
It is set to be a busy year for the continent as many countries go to the polls and international engagement increases
TotalEnergies is preparing for the resumption in early 2024 of its stalled $23 billion liquified natural gas project
Although direct trade and financial links between Africa, Russia and Ukraine may be small, the main effect of the war will be civil strife in Africa driven by food and energy inflation
Conflict hotspots, most in the Sahel region, will continue to dominate the news this year, while a number of countries will hold key elections.
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