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strategic partnerships

Managing Strategic Risks: Lessons from Dangote Refinery’s Launch

By Energy Risk Management & Security, Power Infrastructure Development

Dangote Refinery’s launch isn’t merely an industrial achievement; it’s a masterclass in strategic risk management. Beyond the gleaming pipelines and towering infrastructure lies a deeper lesson—the greatest risks aren’t technological, but human, perceptual, and geopolitical. Dangote teaches us that successful risk management hinges on anticipating uncertainties, cultivating stakeholder trust, strategic financial orchestration, and embracing complexity. Ultimately, the refinery’s true innovation isn’t refining oil, but refining opportunity through intelligent, bold risk management.

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Ethiopia’s Maritime Gambit: The Strategic and Economic Stakes of the Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU

By Commodities Trading & Supply Chain, Economy

The Ethiopia-Somaliland Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marks a crucial turning point in the Horn of Africa’s geopolitical landscape. By securing direct maritime access via Somaliland’s coastline, Ethiopia seeks to reduce its dependency on Djibouti, enhance trade competitiveness, and establish a strategic foothold in the Red Sea. However, Somalia’s opposition, backed by external actors such as Turkey, threatens to complicate the deal. As regional and global powers vie for influence, Ethiopia’s decision will shape its economic future and determine its status as a dominant force in East Africa.

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