North Africa Faces Energy Crossroads as Power Demand Surges and Climate Pressures Mount
As record heat waves and worsening water scarcity strain the region, experts are warning that North Africa must rapidly diversify its energy mix to avoid deepening... Read more.
Nigeria’s Fintech Revolution Draws Gen Z Into the Stock Market
A new generation of Nigerian fintech startups is transforming how young people engage with the financial markets, democratizing access to investments once reserved... Read more.
Morocco Proclaims “Unity Day” as U.N.’s Western Sahara Resolution Marks Major Diplomatic Turning Point
RABAT — In a gesture underscoring the significance of a recent U.N. decision, Morocco has officially declared October 31 as a national holiday called “Unity... Read more.
Tunisia Faces Accusations of Widespread Rights Violations Against Migrants
TUNIS — Tunisia’s treatment of refugees and migrants has come under intense international scrutiny following the release of a new Amnesty International report... Read more.
Nigerian Assets Slide After Trump Threatens Military Action Over Religious Violence
Lagos / Washington D.C. — Nigerian financial markets tumbled on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened potential military action and the suspension... Read more.
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.