Kenya Targets $100 Billion UK–EU Travel Market in Bid to Become Africa’s Tourism Powerhouse
London — Kenya is setting its sights on becoming Africa’s dominant tourism destination as it moves aggressively to capture a larger share of the $100 billion... Read more.
Kenya Turns to Artificial Intelligence to Reclaim $8.6 Billion Lost in Informal Sector Taxes
Nairobi — Kenya is making a high-stakes bet on artificial intelligence to plug one of its biggest fiscal leaks: tax evasion in the informal economy. The government... Read more.
Uganda-born Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York’s youngest mayor in a century.
New York City — In a landmark political moment, New York City has elected Zohran Mamdani as its new mayor — making him both the first Democrat to win the office... Read more.
Nigeria Launches Africa’s First Aeronautics University to Cut Costly Overseas Aviation Training
Africa’s aviation sector reached a historic milestone this week with the launch of the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM) — the continent’s... Read more.
Coca-Cola Faces $1 Billion Hit From African Bottling Sale as HBC Expands Continental Footprint
The Coca-Cola Company is bracing for a $1 billion impairment charge in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the beverage giant prepares to divest part of its ownership... Read more.
Africa’s Mobile Revolution Adds $220 Billion to GDP — But a Deep Digital Divide Still Shadows the Boom
Kigali, Rwanda — Africa’s fast-growing mobile technology industry has become one of the continent’s biggest economic engines, contributing an estimated $220... Read more.
Top 10 African Economies in 2026: IMF Forecasts $3.32 Trillion Continental Growth Amid Global Slowdown
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Africa’s economy will expand to $3.32 trillion by 2026, even as the global economy slows under the weight... Read more.
Tony Elumelu Urges African Investors: “Earn Globally, But Invest at Home”
Nigerian entrepreneur, banker, and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has once again called on African investors to channel their wealth and resources back into their home... Read more.
Ethiopia Seeks Russian Support for WTO Membership, Strengthens Nuclear Energy Cooperation
Ethiopia is deepening its strategic relationship with Russia as it seeks support for accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and advances plans to develop... Read more.
UK Exchange Targets Africa in Bid to Reignite London’s Listings Market
London Stock Exchange Targets African Listings Amid Regulatory Overhaul The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is stepping up efforts to draw more African companies to... Read more.