Mission of The Sovereign Africa

Benedict Nevo

07 Jul 2025

Welcome, Nnọọ, Ẹ káàbọ̀, Siyakwamukela.

This is The Sovereign Africa economic newsletter. At The Sovereign Africa, we aim to bring attention to the economic power of Africa by tracking the projects, leaders, and capital flows shaping its future.

Stay tuned for sector deep dives, company evaluations, and the potential projects paving the way for economic sovereignty.

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