After consolidating his position in West and East Africa, Dangote sets sights on North Africa’s largest economy to expand industrial empire
After building a major industrial base in Nigeria and committing billions of dollars to energy and fertiliser projects in East Africa, Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is exploring Egypt as the next frontier for his continental expansion.
By Solomon EkanemSouth Africa
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The potential move would extend Dangote Group’s reach into North Africa, adding to its ambitions in refining, petrochemicals and fertiliser production across the continent. (Image: Victor J. Blue/Bloomberg)
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- November 3, 2026
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