Dangote and Peugeot Are Building Cars in Nigeria Again — And It Could Transform African Manufacturing
For decades, Nigeria went from producing cars to importing millions of used vehicles. Now, a new partnership between Dangote and Peugeot is trying to reverse that... Read more.
Burkina Faso Turned to Its Diaspora to Help Fund a 125B FCFA Development Bond, and Raised More in a Month
Burkina Faso went looking for 125 billion FCFA to finance major development projects. One month later, its Emprunt Patriote had brought in 151.5 billion. The result... Read more.
Muhoozi Kainerugaba Warns Road Contractors as Uganda’s Infrastructure Crisis Deepens
When Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, declared that road contractors responsible for poor-quality roads would “pay with... Read more.
Can 10 African Nations Make History at FIFA World Cup 2026?
The moment Morocco defeated Portugal in Qatar and became the first African nation to reach a FIFA World Cup semi-final, something changed. Not just in Morocco. Across... Read more.
Zambia’s New Free Education Law Could Shape the Future of Millions
For years, thousands of Zambian children faced a choice that was never really a choice at all: go to school or stay home because their families could not afford... Read more.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan Begins Historic Visit to Russia After More Than 50 Years
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has embarked on a landmark visit to Russia, becoming the first Tanzanian leader in more than five decades to undertake an official... Read more.
Idris Elba Officially Knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle
When Idris Elba received a knighthood from King Charles III, the ceremony marked a personal milestone in a career that has spanned television, film, music, and activism.... Read more.
U.S. Tightens Visa Access to 20 Regional Hubs in Africa
A major overhaul of how the United States processes visas in Africa is set to reshape travel, study, and migration pathways for millions across the continent —... Read more.
U.S. Has Pledged Over $212 million to fight Ebola
The United States has pledged more than $212 million to help contain a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, as health officials race to stop a rare... Read more.
Kenya Is Being Paid $13.5 Million to Be America’s Ebola Buffer — And Kenyans Are Furious
A controversial health agreement between Kenya and the United States has triggered a fierce political and legal backlash, after reports emerged that Nairobi could... Read more.