ATM Pushes for Name Change from South Africa to Azania, Citing Colonial Legacy
A bold proposal by the African Transformation Movement (ATM) and allied political parties is stirring national debate, as…
Djibouti Makes Digital History with Landmark National Digital Code
In a groundbreaking move that signals its growing ambitions in the digital space, Djibouti has officially adopted its…
Burundi at 63: Honoring the Past, Celebrating a Nation Reborn
On July 1, 1962, the sun rose on a free Burundi for the first time. After decades of…
A Nation Reunited: Celebrating Somalia’s Independence and the Unyielding Spirit of Unity
On July 1, 1960, two distant territories British Somaliland in the north and Italian Somaliland in the south…
The Day Rwanda Stood Tall: Remembering Independence and Reclaiming Unity
On July 1, 1962, a new type of sound filled the Rwandan hills: the joyous chants of a…
Africa U.S Business Summit Secures $2.5 Billion in New Deals, Highlights Strengthening Trade Ties
More than $2.5 billion in new agreements and investment commitments between African countries and U.S. stakeholders were reached…
Morocco’s Startup Ecosystem Surges with Record Funding in 2025
According to UM6P Ventures’ recently published 2024 Morocco Startup Ecosystem Report, Morocco’s startup scene is seeing a significant…
Uganda to Mandate Ethanol Blending in Petrol from January 2026 to Cut Fuel Costs and Emissions
Beginning in January 2026, all gasoline sold in Uganda will have to be blended with domestically produced ethanol,…
North Africa’s Economic Outlook Brightens as Egypt and Morocco Post Strong Growth in 2025
North African economies are showing renewed signs of resilience and accelerated growth in 2025, with Egypt and Morocco…
ECOWAS Advances Plans for Regional Economic and Social Council with Technical Meeting in Nigeria
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has started a two-day technical session to advance the creation…
Libya and Turkey Deepen Energy Ties with Focus on Oil Exploration and Infrastructure Development
Libya and Turkey are set to deepen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector following high-level talks between Libyan…
Kenya Urges Tourism Sector to Embrace Gen Z, Tech, and Regional Travel to Stay Ahead
Kenya’s tourism industry is being called to action as government officials challenge stakeholders to innovate and reimagine the…
Zimbabwe Sets Bold Economic Targets with National Development Strategy Two
As Zimbabwe prepares to roll out the National Development Strategy Two (NDS2), the country is setting ambitious targets…
What Freedom Means Today: Djibouti’s Search for Sovereignty in an Urban Age
By Genevieve Azelama A Nation Once Bound, Now Building On the 27th of June, 1977, Djiboutians broke from…
Africa Set to Achieve Fertiliser Self-Sufficiency in 40 Months, Says Aliko Dangote
In a bold and highly welcome declaration with sweeping implications for food security and economic resilience, Nigerian billionaire…
The Flag, the Lamba, and the Flame: Madagascar’s Symbols of Sovereignty and Struggle
By Genevieve Azelama On June 26 each year, Madagascar glows; the entire nation and its people glow with…
Malawi Slashes Spectrum Fees by 20% to Boost Digital Inclusion and Economic Growth
In a decisive move to drive down the cost of connectivity and stimulate growth in its digital economy,…
Octopus Energy Launches Clean Energy Fund for Africa with $250 Million Target
The generation division of Octopus Energy has partnered with Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Managers, a South African company, to…
The Night the Nation Was Born: Reliving Mozambique’s First Independence Day, June 25, 1975
By Genevieve Azelama June 25, 1975, was a night soaked in rain, revolution, and the climax of Portuguese…
Nigeria and Brazil Sign $1 Billion Deal to Boost Agriculture Through Technology
Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima announced in June 2025 that the country had signed a $1 billion agreement…
Zimbabwe Moves to Join BRICS Bloc in Strategic Diplomatic Push
Following high-level diplomatic discussions in the capital between Brazil’s ambassador to Zimbabwe, Vilmar Rogeiro Coutinho Jr., and Zimbabwe’s…
Impact in Every Text: How Uganda’s mHealth Revolution Is Rewriting the Future of Healthcare
By Genevieve Azelama When it comes to growth quite like the Durian tree it is the silent but…
Flutterwave Secures Central Bank License to Power Digital Payments in Cameroon
Flutterwave, a top fintech firm in Africa, has formally introduced a full range of authorized digital payment services…
Mali Launches Groundbreaking Digital System to Strengthen Child Protection Services
With the formal introduction of the Child Protection Information Management System Plus (CPIMS+), a digital breakthrough that will…
South Africa Secures $1.5 Billion World Bank Loan to Accelerate Reforms
The South African government has officially signed a $1.5 billion (R26 billion) Development Policy Loan (DPL) with the…
Somalia and Azerbaijan Strengthen Ties During OIC Summit in Istanbul
Azerbaijan and Somalia have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations during a high-level meeting held…
Nigeria and Benin Sign Landmark Integration Deal, Paving Way for Greater West African Unity
The future of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is anticipated to be altered by the…
Cameroon Launches $200 Million Fuel Storage Depot to Bolster Energy Security and Regional Influence
The construction of a strategic fuel storage depot in the port city of Kribi marks a historic announcement…
Benin Makes History: Women’s National Cycling Team to Compete in U.S. UCI Race This September
Benin is set to break new ground this September as its women’s national cycling team becomes the first…
South Africa Eyes $500 Million World Bank Support for Bold Grid Expansion Plan
South Africa may soon receive a major financial boost from the World Bank Group, with $500 million under…
AI Takes Center Stage at AfDB 2025 Annual Meetings as Catalyst for Africa’s Development Future
A significant side event of the African Development Bank Group’s (AfDB) 2025 Annual Meetings highlighted artificial intelligence’s (AI)…
Black Rhinos Return to Mozambique After 50 Years in Groundbreaking Conservation Effort
Ten critically endangered black rhinos have been successfully moved from South Africa to Zinave National Park in Mozambique,…
Nigerian company to Manufacture Millions of HIV and Malaria Test Kits Amid Decline in U.S. Aid
Codix Bio Ltd., a Nigerian pharmaceutical producer, is filling a vital healthcare gap. At its new production facility…
Matmata: Where Earth Meets Legacy Beneath the Sandstone Sky
By Genevieve Azelama Africans’ innovative adaptability has always been a gold star on the continent and its people,…
119 Benin Bronzes Return Home as Nigeria Prepares for Historic Handover from the Netherlands
Nigeria will get 119 Benin Bronzes from the Netherlands in a historic cultural event, one of the biggest…
Barkcloth and the Sacred Tree: Uganda’s Ancient Fabric of Identity
By Genevieve Azelama The Barkcloth of Southern Uganda is a soft and supple material that carries strength and…