Big 5 Construct Ethiopia Opens with Focus on National Priorities and Regional Infrastructure
Rooted in Ethiopia’s development strategy and economic reform agenda, the 3rd edition of Big 5 Construct Ethiopia and the inaugural East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo have officially opened at Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa. Following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the events were inaugurated by H.E. Mrs. Chaltu Sani, Minister of the Ministry of Urban and Infrastructure. […]
The Growing Role Of Hybrid Backup Solutions In Securing Africa’s Digital Future
By Aslam Tajbhai, Head of Solutions at Data Management Professionals South Africa As Africa’s digital economy rapidly grows, businesses across the continent are facing the challenge of securing data in an environment characterised by evolving cyber threats, unreliable connectivity and diverse regulatory frameworks. One of the primary data-related challenges in Africa is the limited awareness […]
China-Nigeria Ties Deepen with Billions Pledged in Strategic Investments
Nigeria and China have deepened their strategic ties, with over $20 billion in recent investment commitments across key Nigerian sectors, including agriculture, mining, automotive manufacturing, steel, and energy. The investments are expected to drive job creation, enhance food security, and boost industrial growth in Africa’s most populous nation. Joseph Tegbe, Director General of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership (NCSP), […]
South Africa Nears Exit from Dirty-Money Grey List in Major Economic Win
South Africa is making strides toward removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) greylist, with assessors scheduled to visit this month. According to FATF President Elisa de Anda Madrazo, Pretoria has met nearly all the requirements for removal from the list, signaling strong political will. The assessors’ visit will therefore confirm that the reforms have truly been implemented […]
Congo and M23 Rebels Ink Roadmap to End Eastern Conflict
Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have taken a bold step toward peace, signing a landmark declaration of principles aimed at ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The Qatar-mediated deal, praised by the African Union as a “major milestone,” sets the stage for a final peace agreement by August 18. While tensions still linger, particularly over […]
Millions in Contraceptives Set to Burn as Aid Cuts Gut Global Women’s Health
The Trump administration has opted to destroy $9.7 million worth of contraceptives (mostly IUDs and implants) rather than send them to women who need them, almost certainly in Africa. The administration cites legal and bureaucratic hurdles as the rationale behind the decision. Critics argue the move, which will cost taxpayers $167,000, is a waste of public funds. […]
Al-Qaeda Affiliate Spreads Terror Across West Africa
Once a quiet corner of Mali, the Kayes region is now the latest target of al-Qaeda affiliate Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), which is escalating its deadly campaign across western Africa. In May alone, the group killed 850 people across Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso, expanding from rural ambushes to coordinated urban assaults. The recent push into Kayes, a key trade hub near […]
Africa’s Stablecoin Moment: Why the Continent Must Act Fast
Cross-border payments in Africa remain slow and costly, with businesses often losing time and up to 10% in charges due to outdated global banking systems. While local payment networks thrive, international transactions remain gated, inefficient, and risk-averse. Enter stablecoins—blockchain-based digital currencies pegged to fiat currencies like the US dollar—which offer instant, programmable, and borderless payments. With over […]
East African Countries Advance on Open Borders, But More Work Ahead
East Africa is making bold strides in opening its borders, allowing citizens to live and work across countries with increasing ease. This reality is thanks to the East African Community’s Common Market Protocol, in place since 2010, which promotes the free movement of people, goods, and capital. Consequently, citizens across the region have the legal […]
Climate Fund Aims for Wildlife Bonds in Every African Country
The Global Environment Facility (GEF), the world’s oldest multilateral climate fund, has unveiled an ambitious plan to launch wildlife bonds in all 54 African countries. GEF projects that with an investment of $150 million, it can raise $1.5 billion for the protection of emblematic species and ecosystems. These innovative bonds, which reward conservation successes like reduced […]
