February 21, 2023
Nigeria: Presidential Candidates Ignore Climate Change, Experts Say
Nigeria is badly hit by climate change, resulting in desertification, a shrinking Lake Chad in the north, flooding in the center, and coastal erosion in the south. Yet the issue… Read more »
February 20, 2023
Africa: Why Continent Bleeds Diamond Revenues
Africa holds mineral wealth with diverse commodities that are sought after the world over. In the diamond industry, revenues elude local communities despite multilateral… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Kenya: Court Rules Workers Can Sue Facebook Parent Company, Meta
Parent company Meta has failed to block a court case accusing it of exploitative working conditions after arguing the East African country did not have jurisdiction over its… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Southern Africa: South Africa's Energy Crisis Is Disastrous for the Region, Analysts Say
The prolonged and unprecedented energy crisis that plunges households into darkness for several hours daily has raised the cost of doing business in South Africa too. Read more »
January 30, 2023
Africa: Africa Goes E-Mobile in a Bid to Curb Emissions
Motorcycles with swap batteries and buses with solar panels on their roofs: African innovators have been working on ideas that support the climate, the local population and promote… Read more »
January 29, 2023
Libya: Italy Inks Gas Deals With Libya's Contested Government
Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has signed a gas deal worth billions on a visit to Libya. The plan is for Italian and Libyan energy giants to jointly develop two offshore gas… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Unplugs From China Railway Project
Kampala is abandoning its Chinese partners and turning to Turkey to build a standard gauge railway that will connect to neighboring Kenya. East Africa is keen on improving its… Read more »
January 13, 2023
Africa: How Africa's Digital Health Services Are Benefiting Patients
With rising internet connectivity, African governments are turning to digital health services to handle a shortage of health workers -- and to better connect rural communities. But… Read more »
January 09, 2023
Egypt: Suez Canal - Grounded Cargo Vessel Refloated
A cargo ship, MV Glory, that ran aground in the Suez Canal has been refloated, the Norwegian owners say. The ship was reportedly carrying grain from Ukraine under a UN-brokered… Read more »
January 05, 2023
Nigeria: New Cash Limit Leaves Traders in the Lurch
Nigerians will soon face restrictions on cash withdrawals as the old naira banknotes are slowly phased out. Authorities say the new measures will revive the economy. But… Read more »
January 02, 2023
Tunisia: Public Transit Workers Strike Over Pay, Bonuses
The public transport strike paralyzed much of the Tunisian capital, causing the cancelation of some exams. It comes as Tunisia's government struggles to secure a much-needed IMF… Read more »
December 31, 2022
Africa: Economies in Africa Had It Rough in 2022
Record inflation, high debt levels and weak currencies sent the cost of living soaring in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa throughout the year. Read more »
December 30, 2022
Africa: Africa Buckles Up in Bid to End Road Carnage
Every year, scores of people die or get seriously injured on African roads. The situation becomes notably worse during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Authorities in several… Read more »
December 29, 2022
Zimbabwe: Country Gears Up for 2023 Election Amid Economic Woes
Zimbabweans are experiencing an economic crisis exacerbated by hyperinflation. Analysts say the outcome of the 2023 election is unlikely to bring relief. Read more »
December 27, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Flying to War-Torn Tigray
The Ethiopian Airlines said flights to the regional capital Mekele would begin again following an 18-month suspension. The first flight to Tigray was reportedly booked within hours… Read more »
December 26, 2022
Somalia: Port of Berbera - Dubai Invests in Horn of Africa Shipping
Dubai-based DP World is expanding its operations in Somaliland as part of a plan to turn the breakaway region into a major trade hub. Even though Somaliland relinquishes commercial… Read more »
December 16, 2022
Africa: A Shift in the U.S. Perspective On Africa
China was the elephant in the room as the Biden administration sought to regain trust among African leaders gathered in Washington this week. Analysts saw the US make some… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Africa: President Joe Biden Says U.S. is 'All In' on Africa's Future
The US unveiled $55 billion worth of investments, trade deals and aid at a summit of African leaders. It comes after China dominated foreign investment on the continent for years. Read more »
December 08, 2022
Africa: German Investment in Continent Stalls Despite Government Push
Germany's potential to invest in Africa was trumpeted at the 2022 German-Africa business summit in Johannesburg. But German foreign direct investment on the continent is stagnant. Read more »
Africa: NGOs Sue in French Court Over Oil Project in Africa
A civilian court case in France hopes to block an oil exploration project in Uganda and Tanzania developed by energy giant TotalEnergies. It's a beacon of hope for civil rights… Read more »
December 05, 2022
Africa: Africa Faces Hurdles to Energy Transition
Africa boasts massive energy production potential, yet millions of people are without electricity. At a recent roundtable in Dakar, energy experts said that technology transfer is… Read more »
Africa: Africa's AfCFTA Free Trade Agreement Takes Baby Steps
A handful of African companies have finally started shipping goods under the long-delayed AfCFTA free trade agreement. They're part of a new initiative to kick-start intra-African… Read more »
November 27, 2022
Africa: Continent's Population Boom May Boost Economy, Global Relevance
As the population of the world's rich countries shrinks and ages, African nations are experiencing rapid growth. This could benefit African economies, and turn the continent into a… Read more »
November 21, 2022
South Africa: German Firm Faces Payback Bill in South Africa
Previous lucrative deals clinched by German software giant SAP in South Africa have returned to haunt the company. A proposal by a graft investigating agency could see SAP forced… Read more »
November 20, 2022
Africa: Use Rich Polluters' Money for African Agriculture
African leaders said they would try to alleviate cyclic food insecurity on the continent back in 2003. It's time they got on with it, and they can use Western money to do so,… Read more »