Publications and Alerts

JULY 2025

Pathways to a Competitive Value Chain for Africa’s Critical Mineral: Building Local Value for Global Resilience

Africa’s vast deposits of rare earth elements (REEs) and critical minerals such as cobalt, lithium, manganese, graphite, and nickel have placed the continent at the centre of a new global scramble.

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JULY 2025

New Frontiers: Africa's Role in the Global Carbon Economy

Amid escalating climate risks, Africa is emerging as a key player in the evolving global carbon market. The continent's abundant natural assets, growing project pipeline, and rapidly maturing regulatory environment present a compelling opportunity for private sector actors looking to align climate action with profitability.

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JULY 2025

Africa-Focused Global Law Firm Parsons Opens In London, UAE, and Nigeria Economy

Parsons, a new Africa-focused global law firm, has officially launched with offices in London, the United Arab Emirates, and Nigeria. The firm is positioned to advise corporations, financial institutions, sponsors and government entities on complex, cross-border legal matters, with a particular focus on transactions involving African markets and their intersection with global capital and commercial flows.

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