African Progress
What kind of Africa was being built before the ships came? And what does it actually mean for Africa to develop? They sit underneath the reparations debate. You cannot make the case for repair without understanding what was lost, and what building truly means.
Governance
Over the course of four centuries, ~12.5 million Africans were forcibly transported through the transatlantic slave trade, making enslavement a brutal reality for millions. In a vote, 123 countries at the UN formally declared the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity
culture
In this episode we uncover how fabric functions as far more than attire, but a living archive of history, identity, and economic resilience. Among the many textiles found across Togo, the Kete stands out as one of the most culturally resonant and visually distinctive fabrics.
health
Eighteen+ African nations have signed sweeping bilateral health agreements with the United States. The headline promise is billions of dollars in support for HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis. The fine print involves data sovereignty, pathogen sharing, and in at least one case, minerals.
Africa
This article marks the beginning of a series exploring traditional attire across African countries, examining how clothing reflects history, drives economies, and shapes modern identity. Each week will spotlight one nation and one defining cultural garment.
Policy
As a landmark zero-tariff deadline approaches, African states are negotiating individually against the world's largest market. Without a unified continental strategy, the most lucrative trade opportunity of this generation risks becoming another triumph of rhetoric over results.
Finance
Kenya is making waves in Africa’s digital finance sector. The country has announced the creation of a Virtual Asset Compensation Fund to protect cryptocurrency investors if licensed dealers fail to meet their obligations
Agriculture
Leaders, policymakers, and innovators recently gathered in Tanzania for the Africa Sustainable Agricultural Mechanization Meeting aiming to tackle ways to increasing agricultural productivity while ensuring environmental sustainability.
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.
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.
creative Industry
Africa's Creative economy is making bold strides across the globe and will continue to expand globally. However the main challenge is creating a profitable business for the creators and industry leaders are pushing for this one big shift.