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 of inflationary pressures, trade fragmentation, and geopolitical uncertainty.This projection, outlined in the IMF’s October 2025 World Economic Outlook (WEO), highlights both the continent’s resilience and its persistent structural challenges.…

Nigerian entrepreneur, banker, and philanthropist Tony Elumelu has once again called on African investors to channel their wealth and resources back into their home economies, emphasizing that Africa’s path to sustainable prosperity lies in local investment, strong policy frameworks, and trust between government and the private sector. Speaking at the Abuja Business and Investment Summit…

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 its first nuclear power facility. During an official visit to Moscow, Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos met with Russian officials, including Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov, to discuss expanded cooperation…

London Stock Exchange Targets African Listings Amid Regulatory Overhaul The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is stepping up efforts to draw more African companies to its trading floors, following sweeping regulatory reforms designed to make London a more attractive destination for international listings. After a period of sluggish activity, the LSE is aiming to revitalise its…

  On an ordinary Sunday morning, the world’s most visited museum became the scene of an extraordinary crime. In just four minutes, a group of masked thieves stormed the Louvre in Paris and vanished with priceless royal jewelry, leaving behind shattered glass, stunned guards, and a shaken sense of security. The robbery swift, precise, and…

When the Cloud Crashes: The Global Chaos of the AWS Outage If your favorite app glitched, your smart home went silent, or your McDonald’s mobile order vanished into the digital abyss this week you weren’t alone. The culprit? Amazon Web Services (AWS) the invisible backbone of half the internet went down, and the world collectively…

For centuries before colonial powers carved arbitrary borders across the continent, Africa was shaped by kingdoms and empires whose political systems, economies, and cultures defined regional life and influenced the wider world. These kingdoms were not monolithic; each developed unique traditions of governance, trade, and social organization, but together they reflect the rich diversity of…

Long before the rise of modern states, Africa was home to some of the world’s greatest civilizations—societies that built vast empires, advanced knowledge in science and mathematics, created magnificent architecture, and nurtured rich cultures that influenced the wider world. These civilizations remind us that Africa was not a passive participant in history but one of…

Visionary business leaders across the continent are transforming Africa’s economic landscape through technology, sustainability, and social enterprise. By JOEY P In cities and rural communities across Africa, a new wave of entrepreneurs is reshaping the continent’s economic future. From financial technology hubs in Lagos to eco-friendly factories in Addis Ababa, African innovators are making their…

From politics to business, African women are breaking barriers and redefining leadership across the continent. JOEY P In boardrooms, government halls, and grassroots movements, African women are asserting their place as dynamic leaders driving transformation across the continent. Once sidelined in many sectors, women are now leading some of Africa’s most impactful institutions, companies, and…