Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector has the potential to become a much stronger force in Southern Africa, but unlocking that potential will require more than increasing production in a handful of successful export crops. According to agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo, Zimbabwe must…
Africa’s economic integration cannot reach its full potential while young Africans still face significant barriers to moving across their own continent. That was the warning from Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat, who called…
In the beauty industry, innovation is often associated with new products, premium salons, or celebrity brands. But for Nigerian American engineer Yinka Ogunbiyi, the breakthrough came from a deeply personal experience that millions of Black women know all too well:…
Neoliberalism in Africa has once again moved to the center of political debate after Hadija, widely known on social media as Africa, declared that the economic model “has no place in Africa” and called for President William Ruto to step…
Africa is entering what many analysts describe as a defining economic transformation, and diaspora voices are now amplifying the urgency to act. Ethiopian diaspora investor Kanessa Muluneh has sparked fresh conversations across business communities after delivering a bold message: Africa…
During a candid ride at the World Economic Forum 2026 (#WEF26), UN Goodwill Ambassador Sabrina Elba reflected on what drives her. In response to the question, Sabrina shared, “I was born first-generation African, to Somali parents in Canada. I was…
Africa, to many, is a place on the map. To Akon, it is identity, opportunity, and a source of pride that has shaped his journey in ways the world cannot replicate. During the just-concluded AFCON 2025 tournament, the Confederation of…
Africa is no longer waiting to be discovered, the world is already positioning itself for the continent’s rise. Sudanese author and development economist Abir Ibrahim calls this Africa moment “now or never,” pointing to a demographic and economic transformation that…
Architect Omar Degan has announced the launch of the first Pan-African Architecture Biennale (PAB), scheduled for September 2026, in a bold move to reshape how the world defines sustainable architecture in Africa. The Somali-Italian architect and curator revealed the vision…
Ghana is quietly reshaping the continent’s technological landscape. The country holds vast digital public assets from national identification databases to health and social systems but these assets have long existed in isolated silos. During the “Accelerating Artificial Intelligence Adoption in…