Africa in Motion: A Livestream Celebration of African Innovation
Africa.com opens free registration for the Africa in Motion livestream event, a vibrant celebration of African-led progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). On June 4, 2025, at 6:30 PM WAT, watch the event from anywhere in the world to experience real-time stories of innovation in health, gender equality, and economic opportunity, showcasing Africa’s bold […]
Dangote Named Among World’s Top Philanthropists by TIME
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest person, has been named to TIME Magazine’s inaugural TIME100 Philanthropy list, which honors the world’s most influential givers. Each of the 100 honorees was recognized in one of four categories: Titans, Leaders, Trailblazers, and Innovators. Dangote was named one of the 23 Titans, alongside figures like Oprah Winfrey, Michael Bloomberg, and Warren […]
Russia Boosts Sahel Influence with Aid to Burkina Faso and Niger
Russia is ramping up its diplomatic charm offensive in West Africa by delivering 709.5 tons of food aid to Burkina Faso and up to 20,000 tons of wheat to Niger. The move signals Moscow’s growing strategic interest in Africa, especially as US aid wanes. With global budget constraints and shifting priorities trimming America’s once-robust humanitarian assistance to […]
Lagos Startups Attract 42% More Funding Despite African Slowdown
Despite a broader funding slump across Africa, Lagos-based startups defied the trend by raking in $252 million in 2024—a 42% surge from the previous year. The Netherlands-based research company, Dealroom.co, revealed this development. Global interest in the Lagos startup scene is being driven by homegrown success stories like Flutterwave and Interswitch, reinforcing the city’s status as a […]
Meta vs. Africa: Will Big Tech’s Legal Battles Redefine Data Privacy?
Meta is at the center of mounting legal battles in Africa as Nigeria upholds a $220 million fine over alleged data privacy breaches and market abuses. The case, backed by investigations from Nigeria’s consumer and data protection agencies, accuses Meta of unauthorized data sharing, discriminatory practices, market abuse, and denial of user control over their information. Meanwhile, […]
Kenyan Activist Found Alive After Secret Detention Sparks Kenya-Tanzania Tensions
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has been found alive in a coastal town south of Mombasa after being detained in Tanzania for over three days, sparking diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Mwangi, who had traveled to attend opposition leader Tundu Lissu’s court hearing, was held without consular access or legal counsel, prompting protests in Nairobi and a […]
Uganda Inks Deal with Islamic Development Bank for Rail, Health, Energy
Uganda has secured an $800 million deal with the Islamic Development Bank to fund key infrastructure projects aimed at boosting trade and connectivity. Central to the agreement is a new railway linking Uganda to Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway and further to the port of Mombasa, providing the landlocked nation with better access to global markets. The three-year […]
Kenya’s Green Invasion: How a Tree Turned into a National Menace
What began as a hopeful solution to desertification in Kenya has spiraled into an environmental disaster. The mesquite tree, native to South America and known locally as mathenge, was introduced to East Africa in 1948. However, it wasn’t until the 1970s that the shrub became popular. Now, the shrub dominates vast rangelands, displacing communities, killing livestock, […]
South Sudan’s Oil Flows at Risk as Neighboring Sudan’s Conflict Intensifies
South Sudan is facing a looming economic crisis as Sudan’s army threatens to shut down oil export facilities, jeopardizing the oil-reliant nation’s primary revenue source. The shutdown, prompted by drone attacks from the paramilitary RSF on Port Sudan, the army’s seat of power, could collapse South Sudan’s fragile economy and ignite deeper involvement in Sudan’s civil war. […]
The Double Burden of Eldest Daughters: Lessons from Madagascar
In Madagascar, being the eldest daughter often means shouldering the heaviest burdens—from caregiving to sacrificing education for family survival. New research shows that firstborns, especially in low-income households, transition into adulthood earlier than their siblings, often leaving school sooner, entering the workforce earlier, and marrying younger. While later-born children benefit from more parental investment in education, […]