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Energy, Leverage and Africa’s Position

Energy, Leverage and Africa’s Position

by Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire | Jun 17, 2026 | General

Africa is central to global energy supply. From conventional to critical minerals, its energy potential is not in question. What is less often acknowledged is how much of that potential remains structurally underutilised, not because of resource constraints, but...
AfCFTA as a Geopolitical Instrument — Not Just a Trade Agreement

AfCFTA as a Geopolitical Instrument — Not Just a Trade Agreement

by Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire | May 24, 2026 | General

Executive Summary The global order is undergoing a structural shift. Institutions and frameworks shaped in a different era are increasingly misaligned with current geopolitical realities, particularly for regions such as Africa. As the new world order emerges, Africa...
From Shock to Strategy: What the Iran Conflict Means for Africa’s Strategic Autonomy

From Shock to Strategy: What the Iran Conflict Means for Africa’s Strategic Autonomy

by Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire | May 9, 2026 | General

Executive Summary The escalating tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel are not simply a regional crisis; they reflect a deeper structural shift in the global order toward fragmentation, transactional alliances, and reduced predictability. For Africa,...
Manchester Marathon 2026: Progress Over Perfection

Manchester Marathon 2026: Progress Over Perfection

by Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire | Apr 20, 2026 | General

This was supposed to be my third and final attempt at a Boston Qualifier.  That’s what I told myself. My coach. My family. No more after this. Training was intense: brutal; identical to Valencia.  The same early mornings, long miles, and relentless...
Valencia Marathon 2025 Recap: When the Dream Slips- But You Keep Running

Valencia Marathon 2025 Recap: When the Dream Slips- But You Keep Running

by Kofo Obasanjo-Blackshire | Dec 8, 2025 | General

This was not the post I planned to write. In my head, the Valencia Marathon recap would be a triumphant victory parade: Boston Qualifying time achieved, training justified, medal shining, audience applauding. Maybe even a slow-motion finish line video😃 Instead, life...
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