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Dangote’s Côte d’Ivoire Plant: Why It Matters for Africa’s Infrastructure

The Dangote Group’s $160 million investment in a cement plant in Attingué, Côte d’Ivoire, marks a major milestone in its regional expansion. The 50-hectare facility, with a 3 million-tonne annual.

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The Rebirth of Banhine: Inside Mozambique’s Bold Wildlife Restoration Mission

Across continents, the decline of wildlife in protected areas has become a bellwether of ecological stress and a warning for humanity. The Convention on Biological Diversity, the United Nations’ SDG.

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Rwanda’s Solar Vision: A Blueprint for Africa’s Energy Self-Reliance

Rwanda’s pursuit of universal electricity access is more than a national ambition; it is a continental declaration. In a world rapidly shifting toward renewable energy, the East African nation is.

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World Mental Health Day: Empowering African Communities through Psychosocial Support

“Mental health support is not a secondary need in emergencies — it is lifesaving and must be integrated into every humanitarian response.”— Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, Former WHO Regional Director for.

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South Africa Seals €11.5 Billion EU Deal to Power Its Green Transition

Recently, the European Union announced an unprecedented €11.5 billion (roughly US$13.3 billion) investment into South Africa, earmarked for clean energy, infrastructure, and pharmaceutical development. The scale of the pledge underscores.

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This Week in Afrobeats: Rolling Stone Awards, Album Hits & Music Economy

Afrobeats continues to expand its global presence with renewed momentum. From international chart placements to critical recognition, the genre’s influence is increasingly entrenched in mainstream culture. This week, three developments.

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What the COMESA Digital Payments System Means for African Trade

In the architecture of global trade, currencies are more than mere denominations; they are the lubricants and friction points of exchange. For decades, much of intra-African and regional trade has.

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Ivory Coast’s Cocoa Price Hike Sets New Standard for African Producers

Ivory Coast, one of the major suppliers of nearly half the world’s cocoa beans, has raised the guaranteed price it pays to farmers to a record $4.50 per kilogram. This.

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Why Global Mining Giants Still Bet on Africa

In 2025, the global imperative for cleaner energy, electric vehicles, hydrogen technology, and decarbonised industrial processes is putting critical minerals at centre stage. Platinum group metals (PGMs) such as platinum.

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Ethiopia Begins Duty-Free Exports Under AfCFTA

Ethiopia has officially commenced trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), marking a historic step towards deeper economic integration on the continent. Beginning with duty-free exports of key.

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