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Zambia Inflation Drops as Copper Sector Expansion Powers Growth

In August 2025, Zambia recorded its lowest annual inflation rate in over two years — 12.6%, down from 13% in July. The decline, driven by easing food and non-food prices,.

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A Global Perspective on the China-Africa Trade Dynamics Boosting Economies

Africa has rapidly emerged as one of the most important destinations for Chinese exports, a shift accelerated by the trade policies of the United States under Donald Trump. With tariffs.

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Why Africa Must Tackle Wildlife Poaching

Wildlife trafficking is not a peripheral conservation problem; it is a global criminal industry that corrodes governance and feeds armed and organised groups. With recent findings, the illicit market in.

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Nigerian Cultural Festivals are Tourism Magnets

“What makes a people unforgettable? Is it their history, their art, or the rhythm of their culture that never stops beating?” These were the questions I found myself asking as.

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A Decade of Strategic Growth: Refining in Africa’s Energy Transition

Africa’s oil sector is at a historic crossroads. With landmark projects under construction and more than $100 billion in investments projected over the next 25 years, the continent stands on.

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Remittances vs. Aid: Which Truly Fuels Africa’s Development?

When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, one of his earliest moves was to slash billions of dollars in foreign aid, a decision that sparked a.

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Maritime Security in the Age of Cybercrime

The oceans have long been the arteries of global commerce; today those arteries are carrying not only cargo but complex digital systems. As the shipping and port sectors digitise, the.

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Russia-Egypt Partnership Deepens: What It Means for African Countries and Regional Stability

Russia has officially recognized Egypt as its largest trade and economic partner in Africa, cementing a partnership that is expected to exceed $9 billion in trade in 2025. This announcement.

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Beyond the Coup d’Etat: Rethinking Civil-Military Relations in Africa

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.

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Congo’s Franc Revival: Reducing Dollar Dependence in Africa

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Africa’s second-largest nation by landmass and a mineral powerhouse, is embarking on a bold financial mission: restoring trust in the Congolese franc and reducing.

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