Governance
South Africa has announced plans to withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a notable shift in Pretoria’s regional security posture.
Finance
Airtel Africa’s stock has been attracting attention lately, thanks to strong growth in its digital services. More people are using Airtel’s mobile money, data, and online services, and investors are noticing.
creative Industry
The Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026 took a sharp turn from diplomatic niceties to uncomfortable truths in the first week of February, particularly around how Africa's creative economy fits into the vision of a borderless continent.
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and other airport services, had issued a seven-day strike notice over long-standing labour grievances. Despite a court order instructing them not to proceed, the workers went ahead.
Lifestyle
If you're reading this right now, congratulations! You've survived another period of life's "am I really doing this again, or '' I don't even know what is wrong with me.''
Technology
Ethiopia has kept moving forward on major infrastructure projects, from roads and railways to expanding its energy capacity. While progress varies by region, Ethiopia’s long-term strategy is clear: reliable power and transport are key to attracting investment and driving growth.
African Progress
Ghana's mining companies are tripling local procurement by investing in SME advisory services, creating a replicable model for inclusive growth across Africa as corporate investment surpasses traditional development aid.
At the 81st UN General Assembly, African leaders made an argument repeated at every session for years. The continent sits in the Security Council's agenda yet it has no permanent place at its table.
The release of The DPI 50, a global initiative published by Apolitical in partnership with the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on GovTech and Digital Public Infrastructure. Designed to spotlight fifty public-sector leaders delivering measurable, citizen-centered digital systems at scale.
Africa pays for how it is seen. A rating decides what a road, a clinic or a market stall costs to build. Mauritius has launched an agency to look closer. Will anyone in Africa's last mile feel the difference?
Despite giving so much to the world, African nations have spent years relying on external financial aid, loans, and foreign development grants simply to fund domestic budgets. Over the decades, this relationship has evolved from post-colonial aid packages into a complex web of global dependency.
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Press Release
Green Earth Group, a leading end-to-end developer of nature-based solutions, has successfully completed its first investment in the Ghanaian agricultural sector.
Agriculture
Good news for cocoa farmers in the Ivory Coast: the mid-crop is looking better than expected. After months of worries about dry weather, pests, and supply problems, early reports show that the crop is in fairly good shape.
Nature and Sustainability
Kenya has started a major new effort to protect its elephant population, and many see it as a turning point for wildlife conservation in the country.
health
Kenya approves rollout of injectable HIV prevention drug, many health experts see this new HIV prevention drug as a major step forward. Unlike daily HIV prevention pills, lenacapavir is long-acting.
Creative
Popular online streamer IShowSpeed visits Africa, the internet reacts fast. Videos spread across social media, fans followed his journey, and millions of people around the world watched his streams