East Africa will buck global great rift trend 20 Dec 2018 Twenty-five years after genocide, Rwanda’s economy is motoring sufficiently to need new markets. The potential inclusion of Ethiopia would make East Africa a single market of 250 million people. If it prospers, it would provide a useful counterpoint to global balkanisation.
Eritrea’s potash potential justifies the risk 2 Oct 2018 Miner Danakali is looking to add a big chunk to global potash production via a $322 million mine in the African state. Ongoing demand for fertiliser and a surprise Ethiopian peace deal underscore its interest. Investors should apply an exotic risk discount though.