Africa’s political freedom score improved in 2026, but does stronger electoral integrity necessarily mean stronger democratic institutions? The second edition of the Liberalist Centre’s Freedom in Africa (F(in)AR) Index suggests.
Can artificial intelligence help save more African women from preventable pregnancy-related deaths? A new partnership between Nigerian health technology company Helium Health and Google.org is seeking to demonstrate how locally.
What could a strategically located fuel terminal mean for Africa’s ability to trade energy across its borders? Aliko Dangote’s newly launched US$2.5 billion fuel-storage and regional pipeline project at Namibia’s.
Can Africa finance more of its development using the capital already available within its own economies? This question is taking centre stage at the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) 2026, which.
What happens when materials traditionally regarded as waste become valuable industrial resources? Across Africa, a growing number of businesses are answering that question by transforming discarded materials into commercially useful.
How can African countries strengthen their economies against climate change without slowing their development ambitions? A US$690 million financing partnership between the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the Green Climate.
Is Africa’s technology sector experiencing a broad investment recovery, or is capital increasingly flowing towards a handful of established businesses? Funding figures for the first nine months of 2026 reveal.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) marked its first official anniversary on 1 November 2026 with the unveiling of Eternal Sun, a 35-minute immersive light and projection experience celebrating Egypt’s ancient.
How can Africa transform its longstanding relationship with Europe into a partnership that delivers greater economic opportunities, investment and influence? That question is central to the Seventh African Union–European Union.
How can Malawi expand access to electricity while preparing its transport sector for a lower-carbon future? The country is taking a step towards addressing both challenges through new regulatory frameworks.
