At the high-level #USAfricaSummit2025 held in Luanda, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, delivered a powerful message reaffirming Africa’s commitment to a bold and equal partnership with the United States. In a statement that resonated…
Business leader and founder of the International Women in Leadership Conference (TIWLC), Ibukun Awosika, has called for the urgent aggregation of African and Caribbean businesses into a unified trade platform that can compete on the global stage. Speaking in a recent…
Tonight’s Elumelu Urges Investment in Africa’s Energy Infrastructure to Unlock AI Potential At the recently concluded Qatar Economic Forum, Tony Elumelu, Chairman of United Bank for Africa and one of Africa’s leading investors and philanthropists, issued a powerful call to…
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man says Nigeria is no longer the country it used to be. From once being a heavy importer, the nation now leads exports in cement, fertilizers, and petrochemicals and he believes the same transformation can happen…
Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has been elected the ninth President of the African Development Bank Group, marking a significant leadership transition at one of the continent’s most influential financial institutions. The election took place during the Bank’s Annual Meetings,…
One may wonder, what does it truly mean to be African? To be African is to carry the richness of our ancestors, the resilience of our history, and the brilliance of our dreams. It is to speak in rhythm, dance in…
According to a new report by McKinsey & Company, the continent is now home to at least 345 companies with annual revenues of $1 billion or more. Collectively, these businesses generate more than $1 trillion each year, reinforcing Africa’s position as a growing force in…
Africa’s tech ecosystem, often centers around product development. Entrepreneurs and innovators frequently ask, “How do we build a product for Africa?” While this question is essential, it only scratches the surface of a more profound challenge: “How do we build the…
There’s a new wave of entrepreneurs emerging in Africa, fueled by a desire to create impactful solutions that address the continent’s unique challenges. According to the African Development Bank, the continent’s entrepreneurial ecosystem is growing rapidly, with an estimated 44% of…
In recent interview with BBC, the British actor and filmmaker Idris Elba announced his plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade, with the goal to uplift and support the continent’s burgeoning film industry. Having roots deeply embedded in…