Africa Map
Africa: The Second-Largest Continent Africa stands as the world’s second-largest continent in both land area and population. This vast landmass is nearly isolated from other continents, connected to Asia only by a small land bridge in the northeast that links the African mainland with Western Asia. Geography Covering approximately 30,244,000 km² (11,700,000 mi²), Africa represents […]
Africa Regions
Natural Features Africa’s breathtaking natural landscape encompasses a remarkable diversity of environments: United Nations Geoscheme Regions Africa is administratively and culturally divided into five main regions according to the United Nations geoscheme. Northern Africa Region North Africa or Northern Africa (as used by the United Nations) refers to the portion of Africa along the coast […]
Civilians Around Sudan’s El Fasher Face New Attacks
Governments Should Ensure Civilian Protection, Safe Movement Global leaders need to respond to reports of fresh attacks by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on the Zamzam displacement camp near North Darfur’s capital of El Fasher. The camp hosts at least half a million people who have fled past and present violence and abuse in Darfur. […]
Africa’s Billionaires Reach Record $105 Billion in 2025
In 2025, Africa’s 22 billionaires collectively amassed a record-breaking $105 billion, marking a significant increase from $82.4 billion the previous year. This surge aligns with a 22% rise in global equity markets. Aliko Dangote of Nigeria maintained his position as Africa’s richest individual for the 14th consecutive year, with his net worth soaring to $23.9 […]
African Data Workers Power AI—But Face Exploitation and Invisibility
Africa’s data workers, essential to AI systems like ChatGPT and driverless cars, endure precarious work conditions—short contracts, low wages, burnout, and health risks. Global tech firms outsource to countries like Kenya and Uganda, exploiting weaker labour protections via sub-contracting and evading local laws. Despite court cases and warnings, regulation remains weak. New efforts like Kenya’s […]
Kenya’s Coffee Crisis: Shrinking Farms, Soaring Global Demand
Kenya’s once-thriving coffee sector is in steep decline, with output plummeting to just 48,700 metric tonnes in 2023, down more than half from previous decades. Farmers have shifted to real estate or alternative crops, shrinking coffee acreage by 30% since the 1990s. Ironically, this collapse coincides with record-high global prices for Kenyan Arabica, now trading […]
African Tech Funding Stalls: $284M Raised by 55 Startups
In Q1 2025, African tech startups secured $284 million across 55 deals, reflecting a continued stagnation in funding levels. This marks an 8.4% decline from the $310 million raised in Q1 2024 and a 49.1% drop in the number of funded startups compared to the same period last year. Despite hopes for a rebound following […]
Trump’s Envoy Advances U.S.-DRC Minerals Deal Amid Regional Turmoil
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Africa envoy, Massad Boulos, has initiated groundwork for a critical minerals agreement with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). During his visit, Boulos met with leaders from DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda, aiming to secure U.S. access to essential minerals like cobalt and coltan. The proposed deal hinges on U.S. assistance […]
Angola Pays $200mn Margin Call After JPMorgan Bond-Backed Loan Hit
Angola injected nearly $200 million to meet a margin call on a $1 billion JPMorgan loan backed by its sovereign bonds, after oil price volatility sharply devalued the underlying debt. The finance ministry confirmed the payment was made in cash, reflecting Angola’s commitment to its contractual obligations. Falling crude prices—amid recession fears and rising global […]
Zimbabwe’s State Miner Risks Asset Seizure Over $93M Debt
Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation (ZMDC) faces potential asset seizure after failing to settle a $93 million debt stemming from a cancelled joint venture with Amaplat Mauritius Ltd. An international arbitration ruling favored Amaplat, and subsequent enforcement was granted by Zambia’s High Court. ZMDC’s chairman has appealed to the Mines Ministry for state intervention, noting that […]
