Burkina Faso Scraps Visa Fees for Africans
Imagine an Africa where traveling from Lagos to Ouagadougou feels as seamless as moving from Nairobi to Mombasa. That dream just moved closer to reality. Burkina... Read more.
The Washington Accord and the Battle for Africa’s Critical Minerals
In a ceremony staged for global cameras, U.S. President Donald Trump announced what was billed as a breakthrough for Central Africa: a peace agreement between the... Read more.
Ghana’s Deportee Deal Sparks Rights Lawsuit and Pan-African Backlash
Ghana is facing mounting legal and diplomatic pressure after a group of West African migrants, recently deported from the United States, filed a lawsuit against... Read more.
In a Rare Public Rebuke, Daughter of Cameroon’s 92-Year-Old President Opposes His Bid to Extend Rule
In a move that has sent shockwaves from the corridors of power in Yaoundé to the digital spaces where Africa’s youth are forging a new political identity,... Read more.
Rwanda Launches Africa’s First Self-Flying Electric Air Taxi
In a landmark moment for African innovation, Rwanda has launched the continent’s first public flight of a self-flying electric air taxi, a stunning spectacle... Read more.
The $30 Billion Playlist Economy: How Global Artists Are Gaming Spotify’s Discovery Machine
In 2024, the global recorded music industry hit $29.6 billion in revenue, marking its tenth consecutive year of growth. But buried in that headline number is a more... Read more.
Ethiopia Inaugurates Grand Renaissance Dam Powering a New Era
In a moment charged with history and national pride, Ethiopia has officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)—Africa’s largest hydropower... Read more.
Egypt’s Renewed Push for ‘Arab NATO’ Aims to Cement African and Arab Security
The Arab world may be on the cusp of a historic transformation. Egypt is once again leading the charge to establish a joint Arab military force, often described... Read more.
Burkina Faso Anti Gay Law Reveals a Massive Geopolitical Power Play
You’ve probably seen the headlines by now: Burkina Faso’s parliament unanimously voted to pass a new anti gay law that basically makes any public display... Read more.
10 African Construction Projects That Will Transform Cities by 2030
Africa is rewriting its future through concrete, steel, and vision by 2030. Across the continent, governments and private investors are pouring billions into mega... Read more.