Europe
Europe is a continent located in the Northern Hemisphere, bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. It comprises about 50 countries, including major economies such as Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy and Spain, with a combined population of approximately 750-million people. The continent is characterised by diverse political systems, languages and cultures, unified in part through institutions such as the European Union, which promotes economic integration and political cooperation among 27 member states. Europe's economy is one of the largest in the world, driven by advanced manufacturing, services, technology and finance sectors. The continent is a significant player in global trade, development assistance and diplomatic affairs, maintaining strong ties with Africa through investment, aid programmes and migration partnerships. Major currencies include the euro, used by 20 EU member states, and the British pound sterling. Europe's engagement with African nations spans trade agreements, development finance and political dialogue, particularly through the EU and individual member states. The continent has historically been a colonial power in Africa, and contemporary relations continue to be shaped by that legacy, alongside efforts to foster equitable economic partnerships and address migration and security challenges. Europe remains a key source of foreign direct investment, technology transfer and humanitarian assistance for African countries.
Europe Updates
South African green hydrogen first-movers given major boost 
By: Martin Creamer 5th June 2026 Enticing support for first movers into green hydrogen project development is on offer via a first-of-a-kind government-led framework designed to... →
Platinum investment demand broadening to minor PGM metals, SFA (Oxford) points out
By: Martin Creamer 3rd June 2026 The strong ongoing investment demand for platinum is broadening to the minor platinum group metals (PGMs) such as ruthenium and iridium, SFA... →
Industrial-scale meth production poses new security risks for Nigeria
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 3rd June 2026 Southwestern Nigeria has largely been spared major security threats – now it faces a troubling convergence of drugs and terror. Nigeria’s National... →
South Africa private sector contracts after four months of growth, PMI shows
By: Reuters 3rd June 2026 South Africa's private sector contracted in May as output and new orders fell amid higher fuel prices and uncertainty linked to the Iran war, a... →
Ethiopia votes: dominant ruling party seeks a new mandate in a deeply fragmented nation
28th May 2026 Ethiopia’s general election on 1 June 2026 will take place amid armed conflicts and political fragmentation. This has raised questions over voter... →
AfDB expects Africa's economic growth to slow to 4.2% due to the Middle East crisis
By: Reuters 26th May 2026 Africa's economic growth is expected to slow slightly to 4.2% this year from 4.4% last year, the African Development Bank said, as Middle East... →
Africa’s capital must stay home to plug its financing gap: how it could be done
21st May 2026 Africa is providing cheap liquidity to wealthy nations. In return it is paying huge interest rates to external institutional investors at the cost... →
Investment demand for platinum still extremely strong
By: Martin Creamer 18th May 2026 Investment demand for platinum remains extremely strong, with market fundamentals continuing to support platinum as a compelling investment. Market... →
As costs drop, hydrogen energy sovereignty is being grasped
By: Martin Creamer 5th May 2026 Following South Africa’s Northam Platinum reporting earlier this year that thousands of hydrogen-powered trucks are doing the rounds in China,... →
Ghana seeks majority private investor for new national carrier
By: Reuters 29th April 2026 Ghana said late Tuesday it was working to identify an investor for a new national airline, inviting "potential strategic partners" to engage with... →
