Africa: Trade, State, and Society - Part III - Africa At the Crossroads

The widening gap between state strategy and societal sentiment, explored in Parts I and II, is not confined to Europe or North America. It has now become visible in Africa's policy… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Richest Indian Prateek Suri Backs President Mnangagwa's Nation-Building Vision

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prateek Suri, one of Africa's leading business figures with an estimated net worth of over $2 billion, met with Zimbabwean President… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda's Nuclear Ambition Signals Africa's Energy Future

At the World Nuclear Energy Summit, President Paul Kagame delivered a message that is likely to spark debate across the developing world: nuclear energy, he argued, is neither too… Read more »

Africa: The Black Box Problem - How Africa's Music Money Is Lost in Global Systems

For African music, 2024 was a landmark year. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) confirmed that Sub-Saharan Africa's recorded music revenue surpassed… Read more »

Africa: Cabinet Approves New Envoys of South Africa, Sweden, Cuba

A Cabinet meeting chaired by President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, March 4, approved the appointment of new envoys from South Africa, Sweden and Cuba. Read more »

Africa: Mushikiwabo Voices Concern Over Escalating Middle East Conflict

The Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) has expressed deep concern over the escalating military tensions in the Middle East, warning of… Read more »

Africa: Burundi's Role in DR Congo Conflict Taints Ndayishimiye's Tenure At AU

When Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye assumed the chairpersonship of the African Union (AU) on February 14 during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of… Read more »

Africa: East Africa Joins Forces to Bridge Vaccine Gap, Fortify Health Security

Determined to reduce reliance on imported medicines and better prepare for future pandemics, East Africa is strengthening regional collaboration to boost health security and… Read more »

Africa: Africa and the New World Order - Actor or Arena?

Much of the cobalt in a European electric vehicle battery, the lithium powering a Chinese storage plant, and the platinum in a hydrogen fuel cell begins its journey in Africa. The… Read more »

Africa: Nduhungirehe - Burundi Should Not Get Involved in AU Mediation of DR Congo Crisis

Rwanda's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has said Burundi would find it "difficult" trying to engage in African Union-led mediation of the conflict in… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda's Rural Connectivity Model Offers Lessons for Africa - Experts

Africa faces a major rural road access challenge, with nearly 60 per cent of its population unable to reach all-weather roads, a gap that continues to limit economic opportunities… Read more »

Africa: Doja Cat - Who Is the Move Afrika Next Headliner?

Global Citizen last week announced the third edition of its Move Afrika concert series, set for Kigali and Pretoria, South Africa, following the success of the previous two shows… Read more »

Africa: No Delay for Afcon 2027, Says Motsepe

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has firmly dismissed speculation that the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) could be postponed or… Read more »

Africa: Africa Must Drive Its Own Dev't Agenda, Says PM Nsengiyumva

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has said African countries must take the lead in driving the continent's development, stressing the need for self-reliance and homegrown solutions… Read more »

Africa: Securitisation Is Africa's Ticket to Financial Sovereignty

Africa is on the cusp of its most ambitious transformation. By 2050, the continent aims to compete globally through value-added manufacturing, industrialisation, and innovation. Read more »

Africa: Ughe's Professor Abebe Bekele On Training Africa's Next Health Leaders

The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is redefining medical education. Founded to train compassionate, skilled, and knowledgeable healthcare leaders, the university… Read more »

Africa: RSSB Deepens Focus On Member Benefits As Africa's Pension Funds Unite

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering stronger returns and better services to members, according to its Chief Executive Officer, Regis… Read more »

Africa: Africa's Creative Industries Need Long-Term Investment in Talent, Experts Say

Africa's growing global visibility in fashion, music, film and other creative fields must be matched with long-term investment in talent development, industry experts have said. Read more »

Africa: Six Moments That Defined IShowspeed's Africa Tour

American YouTube star Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as iShowSpeed, concluded his month-long Africa tour on Tuesday, January 27, in Namibia, marking the end of a… Read more »

Africa: Top 5 Powerful Indian-Origin Billionaires Who Built Wealth and Influence in Africa

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Africa: CAN Handball - Rwanda Ease Past Zambia in Group a Opener

Hosts Rwanda made a strong start to the 2026 Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations after securing a convincing 30-19 victory over Zambia in their opening Group A match at BK Arena… Read more »

Africa: From Aid to Absence - Africa After America's Retreat

The United States' withdrawal from dozens of UN-affiliated bodies and multilateral groups, following the shutdown of USAID, barely registered in Rwanda, or across much of Africa. Read more »

Africa: What You Might Have Missed in Afcon 2025 Final

The just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco was filled with unforgettable moments on the pitch; but beyond the goals, drama, and silverware, the tournament… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda Coding Academy Students Reflect On JA Africa Regional Competition

After emerging as winners of the 2025 JA Rwanda National Company of the Year Competition, four students from Rwanda Coding Academy (RCA) represented the country at the JA Africa… Read more »

Africa: Can Ndayishimiye Rewrite His African Story

As President Évariste Ndayishimiye prepares to take on the chairmanship of the African Union, Burundi stands before a rare diplomatic crossroads, and so does the man… Read more »