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[…]

African music streaming paradox: Global Hits, Local Pennies.

From clinching global awards and recognitions to international charts domination, many African artists are rewriting the story of African music. In a fast-moving and[…]

$25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Gains Momentum Amid Energy Security Push

Nigeria and Morocco are moving closer to finalising a $25 billion transcontinental gas pipeline project that could connect West African gas reserves to North[…]

From Diplomacy to Investment: Inside Kenya and Mozambique’s MOUs

In March 2026, two African countries took advantage of an international investment forum in Kenya’s capital Nairobi to strengthen their growing bilateral relations. Kenya[…]

The Gold Rush: How Bullion Overtook Coffee to Define Uganda’s Economy

How Gold Displaced Coffer as Top Earner From 2025 to date, gold overtook coffee as Uganda’s top foreign earner, with the metal now taking[…]

From Railways to AI: How China’s Investments Are Changing Ethiopia’s Economy

Anyone who has travelled to Ethiopia, and particularly its capital Addis Ababa, will tell you that the nation is one of the most developed[…]

Algeria Bolsters Europe’s Energy Security

Algeria has moved to reposition itself in the global energy market with the launch of its 2026 oil and gas licensing round, a strategic[…]

Pollution, Power and Gold: Zimbabwe’s Mining Crisis Uncovered

On the edge of Zimbabwe’s Midlands province, the mining town of Shurugwi is gradually disappearing, not suddenly, but gradually, piece by piece. Hills that[…]

Namibia and Botswana’s Strategy to Reshape Southern Africa’s Trade Routes

Southern Africa is a region that is richly endowed with minerals, wildlife, and vast open spaces, but is also well known for long distances,[…]

Open and Close: Nigeria and the World Bank Playing Hide and Seek

In April 2026, something unusual sparked a national conversation. The World Bank removed its April 2026 Nigeria Development Update (NDU) report from its website[…]

The Corporate Affairs Commission Breach: Nigeria’s growing digital economy and rising cyber attacks.

Nigeria’s digital economy is growing rapidly, but the country’s cybersecurity systems are struggling to keep pace. As more government services, financial systems, and public[…]

The Wonders of the Mauritania’s Iron-ore Train

The Mauritania Iron Ore Train is not designed for passengers. Yet travellers climb into its open wagons, turning one of the world’s longest freight[…]

What Happened to The African Union Passport?

In July 2016, during its 27th Ordinary Session, the African Union Passport was launched. The single travel document was designed to allow Africans to[…]

The Remita Breach: A Goldmine for Fraudsters and exposure to identity theft

It is one thing to transact on a government-recognised payment processing platform where you confidently upload your data for official use,  it is another[…]

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