Burkina Faso’s military leader, Ibrahim Traoré, has sparked fresh controversy after openly rejecting democracy and urging citizens to abandon the system entirely. His remarks, delivered during a televised interview, are already fueling intense debate across Africa and beyond. Traoré argued…

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to make a crucial decision as two major Bills await his signature, a move that could reshape South Africa’s water infrastructure and immigration system. These Bills focused on water reform and immigration policy, have already…

Namibia has stepped up its push for industrial growth, urging Brazilian companies to establish factories and processing plants within its borders. The move signals a clear shift toward value addition as the country looks beyond raw resource exports. During high-level…

A hidden cost continues to shape how global investors approach Africa. Yet, it does not appear in financial reports or balance sheets. Analysts now describe it as the “Perception Tax” — a costly penalty companies pay when they rely on…

Breast cancer has cost seven African economies more than $10 billion in lost productivity, according to new research unveiled during Africa Press Day 2026 held in Nairobi. The findings highlight the growing economic burden of cancer across the continent and…

US tariffs on South African agricultural products have sharply increased the price of South African wine in America, the world’s largest wine market. As a result, exporters are losing ground to global competitors at a critical time for Africa’s agricultural…