Investing In African Health Tech Can Transform Health Systems. Here’s How
In a remote village in Rwanda, a life-saving medicine delivery takes place. A drone, operated by Zipline, navigates the skies, carrying vital medical supplies to a health centre inaccessible by road. This scene, once a distant dream, is now a daily reality, thanks to African-led health tech innovations. Zipline’s drone delivery service has transformed healthcare in […]
Navigating The IPP & PPA Landscape In Africa: A Focus Of The Upcoming Conference
As Africa continues to experience rapid energy demand growth and strives for sustainable power solutions, the challenges and opportunities within the Independent Power Producer (IPP) and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) landscape are becoming increasingly critical. The IPP & PPA Conference, held as part of the Africa Energy Indaba from 4 – 6 March 2025, will provide a vital platform […]
Africa’s Best Cities For Music
Urban Africa is a love letter to the bustling African metropolises south of the great desert—Dakar, Kigali, Lagos, Addis Ababa, and Johannesburg, to name a few—that are dynamic, diverse, and more traveler-ready than ever. Find more inspiration here. Afropop luminary Oluwatosin Ajibade, better known as Mr Eazi, has brought the sounds of Africa to the world. With more than 4 billion […]
Nigeria’s Seplat to Boost Oil Production as Foreign Firms Exit Onshore Sector
Seplat Energy, a London-listed Nigerian oil firm, has revealed plans to double production to 120,000 barrels per day within six months following its purchase of ExxonMobil’s onshore and shallow-water assets. The acquisition, finalized in December after a two-year regulatory delay, includes 11 oil blocks, 48 oil and gas fields, and extensive infrastructure. The deal, which […]
Mozambique Opposition Leader Returns After Months in Exile
Venancio Mondlane, Mozambique’s main opposition leader, returned from exile on Thursday, prompting clashes between his supporters and security forces at Maputo’s Mavalane International Airport. Mondlane fled the country in October after a contested election marred by allegations of rigging and violence, including the assassination of two senior opposition members. Security forces fired tear gas at […]
Kenya Airways Shares Back on the Market After Five Years
The shares of Kenya Airways, the flag carrier of the East African country, have resumed trading on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) after a nearly five-year suspension. The NSE lifted the suspension following the airline’s significant financial improvement and the government’s decision to withdraw plans to renationalize the carrier. The airline’s financial improvement includes a […]
Chad Dismisses Foiled Attack as Work of Disorganized Group
Chadian security forces successfully thwarted a disorganized attack on the presidential compound in N’Djamena on Wednesday night. According to the government’s spokesperson, the assailants, a group of 24 intoxicated individuals armed with knives and machetes, drove to the compound, dismounted at its gate following a vehicle malfunction, killed one presidential guard, and injured two more. […]
Nigeria Secures $255M from China for Key Rail Project
The China Development Bank (CDB) has approved a $255 million loan for Nigeria’s Kano-Kaduna railway project, a 203-kilometer standard-gauge line connecting Kano to Abuja. The funding will ensure the project advances without delays, bolstering regional connectivity and offering a safe, efficient transportation alternative. The project, which is a key component of the Third Belt and […]
Burkina Faso Amnesty Law Deemed Risky by Analysts
Burkina Faso’s recent amnesty for soldiers implicated in the failed 2015 coup has drawn sharp criticism for its potential to embolden future coup attempts. According to critics, the law could set a dangerous precedent for those looking to oust Ibrahim Traore, the nation’s military leader, particularly since he also came to power via a coup. […]
Namibia-Germany Genocide Pact Faces Backlash
Germany and Namibia have finalized a joint declaration acknowledging the genocide committed during Germany’s colonial rule of South West Africa (1884–1915). The agreement includes Germany’s apology and $1.13 billion in funding over 30 years for development and reconciliation programs. However, it absolves Germany of legal consequences and does not concede reparations. Worse, the agreement excludes […]
