Inside the Six Agreements Reshaping Kenya, South Africa’s Economic Relations
Kenya and South Africa have expanded their bilateral relations through signing six Memoranda of Understanding to promote economic growth, regional integration and sustainable development.[…]
How the US-Backed Lobito Corridor Could Become One of Africa’s Most Strategic Trade Routes
Copper and cobalt pulled from the mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia’s Copperbelt have for decades travelled east or south to[…]
Inside Somaliland’s Ties with Israel Amidst Tension in Somalia
A small, self-declared republic on the northern edge of the Horn of Africa has achieved something it has been striving for over three decades:[…]
Beyond the Bull Market: What Nigeria’s Stock Market Boom Reveals About the Economy
In the market square in Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Blessing Adebola weighs out a scoop of garri and names the new price. It is higher[…]
Africa’s critical minerals race: Can the continent capture more value?
At Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe’s operation, the country’s only completed lithium sulphate plant exposes the tension between an industrial deadline and the capacity available to[…]
Can Algeria Reclaim Its Role as the Sahel’s Diplomatic Power Broker?
On July 11, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced that Algeria would return its ambassador to Bamako, a day after reopening its airspace to Malian[…]
Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak Poses Significant Economic Threat to East Africa
On May 5, 2026, the World Health Organisation (WHO) was notified of a spike in suspected Ebola infections in Ituri Province in the Democratic[…]
African Migrants at the Centre of South Africa’s Immigration Debate
A nation that once fought against exclusion is now turning its anger on migrants from across the continent. In South Africa, migrants from Nigeria[…]
New guide offers scientific solutions to Africa’s seedling survival problem
A new scientific guide released in May 2026, developed by the Centre National de Semences Forestières (CNSF) in partnership with CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes, addresses[…]
Rise of the Kenyan Traveller: Inside the Domestic Tourism Boom
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit Kenya’s tourism sector hard, halving the number of both foreign and domestic travellers. According to the Tourism Research[…]
Inside Ethiopia’s Partnership with Africa’s Richest Man, Aliko Dangote
Ethiopia stands to benefit significantly from Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, as his investments in the Horn of Africa nation have now surpassed $4[…]
As Global Tensions Rise, Somali Pirates Are Making a Comeback
For over a decade, the issue of Somali piracy seemed to be a thing of the past, as dramatic hijackings which once dominated headlines[…]
Kenya & Italy explore New Avenues of Cooperation in Justice, Infrastructure, and Trade
Kenya and Italy have established long-standing diplomatic relations in political, economic, social, defence and security cooperation. The two countries’ bilateral partnership, which started in[…]
Algeria’s Port Expansion Drive Signals Ambitions Beyond Energy Exports
For decades, Algeria’s economy has largely depended on oil and gas exports. But today, the largest country in Africa is looking beyond energy exports.[…]
Strait of Hormuz Shockwave: How Global Conflict fueled East African Fuel Crisis
In late February 2026, hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran escalated, with the ripple effects hitting global energy markets. The US and[…]
Is African Economic Integration achievable without Freedom of Movement Across the Continent?
When the government of Togo announced in May 2026 that holders of African passports would no longer require visas to enter the country, the[…]
East Africa’s Textile and Garment Industry: A Long-Standing Ambition
For decades, governments across East Africa have recognised the immense potential of the textile industry to drive economic growth and industrial transformation through manufacturing.[…]
Rwanda champions Novel Approach to Harnessing African Resources
At the Kigali Convention Centre during the Africa CEO Forum, Rwandan President Paul Kagame delivered a pointed critique of the structural foundations of the[…]
The Power Play: US vs. China: The Battle for Africa’s 5G Future
Over time, Africa’s telecom sector has faced mounting pressure from surging data consumption, frequent fiber cuts, infrastructure vandalism, and complaints about service quality, prompting[…]
The Next Champagne? Inside Kenya’s Plan to Elevate Tea on the World Stage
During the 2026 Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, a simple diplomatic gesture turned into an unexpected debate. Kenyan President William Ruto, French President Emmanuel[…]
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