North Africa: Shock Attack in Moscow: Ukraine's Suspected Terrorist Road to Geopolitical Power

On Tuesday, 3 February 2026, Lieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, a high-ranking deputy in Russia's Ministry of Defense and a key figure serving under Igor Kostyukov, head of the… Read more »

Africa: The ICC's Bias and Failures: Time for Africa to Move On?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established in 2002 under the Rome Statute to prosecute the most serious international crimes when national courts cannot or will not… Read more »

Niger: Explosions and Gunfire Target Strategic Sites Near Niger's Capital Airport: Who is Responsible?

On the night of January 28 into the early morning of January 29, 2026, sustained heavy gunfire and explosions near Diori Hamani International Airport shook the Nigerien capital,… Read more »

Africa: The UAE as a key actor in promoting Africa's tourism landscape

Over the past four years, the UAE has consolidated its position as one of Africa's leading foreign investors, channeling more than USD 118 billion into a wide range of sectors.… Read more »

Nigeria: Evaluating how New CBN PoS and Agent Banking Rules will Reshape Trust, Access and Competition in Rural Finance

In many rural towns, the "bank" people touch most often is not a branch at all, but a kiosk with a POS terminal, a handwritten ledger, and an agent who knows everyone's name. A… Read more »

Nigeria: The Economics of Gen Z Participation in Nigerian Financial Markets and the Risks of Retail-driven Investment Growth

Young Africans used to invest their money through three main methods, including saving in bank accounts, participating in chama groups, and purchasing stocks through informal or… Read more »

Nigeria: Evaluating how new CBN PoS and agent banking rules will reshape trust, access and competition in rural finance

In many rural towns, the “bank” people touch most often is not a branch at all, but a kiosk with a POS terminal, a handwritten ledger, and an agent who knows… Read more »

Nigeria: The economics of Gen Z participation in Nigerian financial markets and the risks of retail-driven investment growth

Young Africans used to invest their money through three main methods, including saving in bank accounts, participating in chama groups, and purchasing stocks through informal or… Read more »

Angola: Who will lead Angola in 2027? The 3 main potential candidates of the MPLA

The political landscape in Angola is at a critical moment of great uncertainty, with increased tensions following the recent death of Fernando Piedade dos Santos, an influential… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Rates Are Falling - So Why Do Households Still Feel Squeezed?

Walk into a neighbourhood shop in Nairobi or Nakuru and you will hear the same quiet calculation: how much cash is left after food, rent, transport, school and airtime. At the… Read more »

Benin: In Benin, Following Ciara, Her Husband Russell Wilson, Former Star NFL Quarterback, Soon To Be Naturalised

Already a Beninese citizen, American singer Ciara is soon to be joined by her husband, former NFL star quarterback Russell Wilson, who is in the process of obtaining Beninese… Read more »

Africa: The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Reaches Semi Finals

Africa’s biggest football competition is reaching fever pitch with only 8 countries out of 24 countries still standing in the competition. The 2025 AFCON is the 35th edition… Read more »

Guinea: Pankaj Oswal's Axis International Ltd Initiates USD 28.9 billion World Bank Arbitration Against the Republic of Guinea

Mining permit of Guinea’s second-largest bauxite producer unlawfully terminated. USD 28.9 billion claim based on Guinea – UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty and… Read more »

Africa: Software Development in Africa: Understanding Code Ownership and the Risks of Imitation

Code drives Africa’s tech surge, powered by a young, digital-native population and growing investment. From Lagos to Nairobi to Cape Town, teams are launching payment,… Read more »

South Africa: Consumer Protection and Flexibility: The Role of Cash Out in South Africa's Betting Market

The South African betting market is undergoing a significant shift: players are becoming more cautious, providers are becoming more technologically advanced, and regulators are… Read more »

Africa: Launch Of Kessa - The New Generation Of African Storytellers Takes The Stage To Transform The Continent's Narrative

30 talents will be selected for this initiative, designed to identify, train, and connect the new voices of African storytelling. Read more »

West Africa: Ecobank Côte d'Ivoire and Corus International Sign a Collaboration Agreement To Strengthen Support For Agricultural Cooperatives In West Africa

Ecobank Côte d’Ivoire and Corus International announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening the development, structuring, and… Read more »

Africa: Assignment Writing Hacks for African Students: Smarter Ways to Handle Academic Work

Writing assignments can feel overwhelming for many African students. Heavy course loads, unreliable internet, part-time jobs, crowded study spaces, and strict academic expectations… Read more »

Africa: How African Students Can Learn How to Write a Research Paper Successfully

Writing academic assignments at university can be stressful, especially if it is your first time preparing a full research paper. Many African students face real barriers: limited… Read more »

Africa: Best Universities in Africa: A Complete Look at the Top Institutions in 2026

Africa's higher-education sector keeps growing, and many universities in Africa now appear in global rankings every year. Students seeking the best universities in Africa today can… Read more »

Africa: EU Ukraine Reparations Loan Raises Concern Over Investor Confidence and Africa's Marginalization

Europe is entering one of its most delicate debates in recent years as it considers a new reparations loan for Ukraine. What began as a financial proposal has grown into a wider… Read more »

Africa: EU Diplomacy in Crisis: Corruption Scandals in Brussels and Kiev Expose Europe's Double Standard

A wave of unfolding corruption investigations in Brussels and Kyiv have positioned the European Union in one of its most troubling and self-reflective positions in recent years,… Read more »

Tanzania: Planning a Journey Through the Great National Parks of Tanzania and Kenya

Travelling across the major national parks of Tanzania and Kenya is not simply a matter of booking a safari and following the animals. These territories are shaped by environmental… Read more »

Africa: How Online Betting Is Rewriting Economies, Culture, and Trust

A Global Habit in a Digital Age Read more »

Sudan: Sudan's Nuba Mountains Hit by Deadly Drone Strike on Civilians

A new surge of violence in Sudan's Nuba Mountains has intensified the country's protracted civil war, shifting the conflict's centre of gravity and raising renewed concerns over… Read more »