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[…]
Who Gains More? Inside the Kenya-France Africa Forward Summit Agreements
In May 2026, Kenya hosted the Africa Forward Summit in partnership with France, the first time such a gathering was held outside a Francophone[…]
The Economy Is Rising, But So Is Hunger
“The economy is bad! Very terrible!” “Have you been to the market recently?” “Things are very expensive.” “We’ve never had it this worse” “How[…]
The Promise and The Price of Return: How Ghana’s Homecoming Boom affects its Local Residents.
When Ghana declared 2019 the “Year of Return,” it was framed as both a symbolic and economic project, an invitation to the global African[…]
Inside Somalia’s Worsening Hunger Crisis as 6.5 million Edge Toward Famine
It would be difficult for many people to imagine how starvation feels. Extreme hunger and thirst without relief. Somalia, having been ranked the eighth[…]
Why Nigeria Is Saying No to IMF Money, and speaking for Africa Instead
When the International Monetary Fund announced plans to mobilize between $20 billion and $50 billion to support countries struggling with the economic fallout from[…]
Zimbabwe Shakes Global Markets with Lithium Export Ban
When Zimbabwe, Africa’s leading producer of lithium, announced a major ban on exports, the news sent shockwaves far beyond Harare, the capital. Known as[…]
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