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[…]

How Ghana is using drones, intelligence, and EU cooperation to prevent Sahel instability from crossing its borders

Ghana and the European Union (EU), on 24 March 2026, made history by signing their first formal defence partnership. The West African nation became[…]

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[…]

Sudan Conflict: No End in Sight as War Fractures into Regional Power Struggles

The year 2026 is a grim milestone for Sudan as it marks three years of war. Families have been huddling in makeshift shelters in[…]

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[…]

Nigerian Military Air Strikes on the Yobe-Borno Local Market.

The world woke up to the news of a bombing of a local market close to the borders of terrorism-ravaged Borno and Yobe States[…]

Peace, Power, and The Papacy

Pope Leo XIV’s 11-day visit to Africa from April 13th to 23rd was more than a spiritual journey. It came at a time when[…]

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[…]

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[…]

Russians on Trial in Angola For Disinformation and Election Interference

Two Russian nationals are currently on trial in Angola, accused of orchestrating a disinformation campaign aimed at influencing public opinion and inciting unrest ahead[…]

From the pitch to the boardroom: How AFCON’s mismanagement became a governance crisis for CAF.

When millions tuned in on the evening of January 18, 2026, to watch the finale of Africa’s biggest football tournament, they were promised a[…]

Terrorism in Burkina Faso: Evolution and Scale

Burkina Faso, a landlocked nation situated in the heart of the Sahel region, has been enmeshed in violence in recent years. Once considered relatively[…]

Niger–Indonesia Outline Strategic Alliance to Boost Oil Exploitation

Niger and Indonesia are negotiating a partnership to boost oil exploration and production across Niger’s hydrocarbon-rich basins. The deal could be one of the[…]

Ghana’s $1bn Hemp Bet: Strategic Diversification or Policy Gamble

Ghana’s commodity-dependent economy is coming under increasing strain. Cocoa yields are declining under the pressure of climate variability, disease, and ageing plantations, while illegal[…]

Africa Is Reshaping Its Digital Economy

It’s a Friday afternoon, a Nigerian tech founder has just taken a 20-minute break to have lunch, and while at it, an email notification[…]

Senegal accelerates transition to solar power with 500MW project

Senegal is pushing to add 500MW of solar power to its grid as its power system comes under increasing strain. Thermal generation still accounts[…]

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