Rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor that carries nearly one-fifth of global oil supply, have once again exposed the fragility.
11/03/2026The Zambian government aims to more than triple annual copper production to three million metric tonnes by 2031, a move that would place the country at the centre of the.
11/03/2026Ghana has introduced a sliding-scale royalty system that increases the state’s share of mining revenues when gold prices surge. The new policy replaces the long-standing flat 5% royalty rate with.
10/03/2026The Democratic Republic of the Congo plans to increase the volume of artisanal gold it purchases and exports to 15 metric tons in 2026, while allocating part of the metal.
10/03/2026In a significant move to strengthen South Africa’s energy infrastructure, the World Bank has approved $350 million in financing aimed at unlocking large-scale private investment in the country’s electricity grid..
09/03/2026A nation’s development strategy offers a clear window into its vision for the future. Burkina Faso’s newly adopted National Development Plan (PND) 2026–2030 signals a major shift in the country’s.
09/03/2026
By any measure, Djibouti occupies one of the world’s most strategic maritime positions. Located at the crossroads of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the country has long.
In its January 2026 World Economic Outlook Update, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) presents a global economy showing surface-level steadiness, underpinned by a complex balancing act of divergent forces. While.
Ethiopia has decided to handle the production of its national currency, the Ethiopian Birr, in an effort to foster its sovereignty, institutional power, economy and its continuous development. The.
The E1 World Championship, the first all-electric powerboat racing series, took to the waters of Lagos from 4–5 October 2025, marking a defining moment in its global expansion. More than.
The announcement by the South African government that it will publish a new automotive policy by the end of February 2026 signals a pivotal moment for the nation’s industrial ambitions..
It’s not every day that a meeting in Rabat sets wheels turning far beyond national ambitions. But when Aziz Akhannouch met with Renault Group Executive Vice-President François Provost in the.
Africa’s car market is shifting gears, and Russia wants in. Following the successful export of tractors to Ethiopia, Russian automakers UAZ and AvtoVAZ, the makers of the Lada, are steering.
South Africa’s new-vehicle market in 2025 has moved decisively from recovery to expansion, with domestic sales now tracking to surpass pre-pandemic levels for the first time since 2019. Industry bodies.
The ongoing evolution of health governance in Africa has entered a pivotal phase of strategic realignment and institutional strengthening. In the week of 16–22 February 2026, the Africa Centres for.
Across continents and cultures, the decline of wild species resonates as both an ecological and ethical crisis. Among Earth’s most emblematic animals, the rhinoceros stands at the threshold of history,.
By any measure, Djibouti occupies one of the world’s most strategic maritime positions. Located at the crossroads of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the country has long.
I still remember the first time I met Dr. Ken Giami. It was a quiet evening years ago, and our conversation turned naturally to the future of Africa. At a.
Nigeria and South Africa—Africa’s two largest economies—are once again at a defining moment in their relationship. Historically shaped by conflict, cooperation, and competition, the partnership between Abuja and Pretoria has.
Across continents, a profound shift is unfolding. In 2025, a growing coalition of museums, governments and international bodies is accelerating the return of artefacts looted during colonial periods to their.
LONDON — In a powerful show of intent, the African Leadership Organisation (ALO), under the chairmanship of former Tanzanian President Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, has formally greenlit the expansion of.
Rising geopolitical tensions involving Iran and disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a corridor that carries nearly one-fifth of global oil supply, have once again exposed the fragility.
When the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) concluded its 303rd sitting in Abuja on 25 November 2025, it delivered a decision that combined caution.
The National Assembly’s passage of the Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Bill, 2022, marks a defining moment for reproductive health policy in Kenya. The legislation, completed in the House, sets out.
For decades, international aid from Western donors to African nations formed a steady tide, shaping development policy, governance frameworks and diplomatic relations. Now, however, the tide is clearly receding. Several.
For decades, the story of politics in much of Africa was one of dominance, where a single party often spoke for an entire nation. Today, that narrative is beginning to.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects global GDP growth for 2025 at around 3.2 per cent, as the world economy continues to navigate the headwinds of trade tensions, inflationary pressures,.
Nigeria’s Central Bank has broken a long spell of monetary rigidity. At its 302nd Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, the Bank trimmed the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis.
The inauguration of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) stands as a monumental achievement for the African continent, an engineering feat that has reshaped conversations about energy, sovereignty, and water.
Africa’s reputation for coups is a stubborn echo from the late twentieth century, yet the present landscape is more intricate than that label suggests. Since 2020, a cluster of putsches.
With the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) working toward launching a single regional currency by 2027, the quiet, persistent question lingers in policy circles: will other blocs follow,.
The African Union (AU) has officially thrown its weight behind a growing global campaign to replace the 16th-century Mercator projection with a more accurate world map — one that finally.
