Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has suggested that his actual fortune is substantially larger than the figures currently reported by global wealth trackers, reigniting debate about how billionaire wealth is measured across emerging markets. Speaking during a street interview with…
Rwanda and South Africa have taken a major step toward rebuilding one of Africa’s most important diplomatic relationships after agreeing to restore visa issuance for holders of ordinary Rwandan passports within the next twelve months. The breakthrough emerged during a…
Africa is no longer asking the world for a seat at the table. Instead, it is making a compelling case that the future of global economic growth may depend on what happens across the continent in the coming decades. That…
South Africa’s thriving music and entertainment industry is facing an unexpected challenge beyond its borders, as growing reports suggest that South African artists are losing performance opportunities across the African continent. Speaking about the wider economic and reputational impact of…
William Ruto’s appearance at the G7 Summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, may prove to be one of the most consequential moments for Africa’s voice on the global stage this year. Standing before some of the world’s most influential leaders during the…
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation, alongside a coalition of African and international football bodies, pushed back strongly after reports suggested the UEFA president had described some World Cup matches under the new expanded structure as lacking competitive interest. In a…
Ghana’s currency has delivered a remarkable performance, with the cedi recording a sharp appreciation against major international currencies and pushing the US dollar below GH¢11.10 on the interbank market. Fresh data from the Bank of Ghana indicate that the dollar…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has renewed calls for stronger collaboration among African nations, arguing that challenges such as migration, unemployment, security concerns and service delivery failures cannot be solved by one country alone. Speaking during remarks on regional cooperation,…
Dangote Refinery is preparing to raise as much as $1 billion through a private debt sale as Aliko Dangote accelerates one of Africa’s most ambitious industrial expansion strategies. The move signals strong confidence in Nigeria’s energy future and rising global…
President William Ruto has returned to Nairobi after a week-long diplomatic sprint across Belgium, Norway, and Finland, but the real story is not the travel. It is the economic architecture taking shape behind it. Across Europe and parts of Central Asia, Kenya…