By Leon Louw founder of WhyAfrica and Endorphin Expeditions. One of the most ambitious regional projects in African history has been approved by three countries in West and North Africa. The decision by Nigeria, Niger, and Algeria to advance the USD 13-billion Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) is expected to deliver substantial economic benefits to each country, while further entrenching North Africa's role as a critical link between Europe and the African continent.