Liberia: Cultural Ties, Economic Potential & Investment Pathways for African American Entrepreneurs

Liberia: Cultural Ties, Economic Potential & Investment Pathways for African American Entrepreneurs

Editorial credit: Boris Mayer / Shutterstock.com Liberia, situated on the Atlantic coast of West Africa, is deeply rooted in African‑American heritage—founded in the early 19th century by African‑Americans and Caribbean settlers (Americo‑Liberians). With a population of around 5.6 million, Liberia possesses rich cultural traditions and abundant natural resources. This unique backdrop offers opportunities for African‑American investors […]

Gabon: Culture, Economy & Investment Opportunities for African-American Entrepreneurs

Gabon: Culture, Economy & Investment Opportunities for African-American Entrepreneurs

Editorial credit: StreetVJ / Shutterstock.com Gabon’s population (~2.4 million in 2023) is over 80 % Christian and roughly 10 % Muslim, with religious traditions intertwined in daily life and festivals. Ethnic diversity includes Fang (~32 %), Punu, Nzebi, Teke, Myene, among over 40 groups. The Myene people, for example, are skilled woodcarvers and canoe builders and maintain matrilineal clan […]

Equatorial Guinea: Culture, Economy, and Investment Pathways for African-American Entrepreneurs

Equatorial Guinea: Culture, Economy, and Investment Pathways for African-American Entrepreneurs

Equatorial Guinea, a small Central African nation with a population of about 1.6 million, is one of Africa’s most oil-rich countries on a per-capita basis. While its economic history is deeply tied to hydrocarbons, the government is actively encouraging economic diversification and foreign direct investment (FDI) in agriculture, tourism, and mining. For African-American investors seeking […]