Trump’s oil diplomacy gives Africa new energy opening
US President Donald Trump’s renewed push for fossil fuels is opening fresh energy opportunities for African nations rich in natural resources. His administration’s rollback of financing restrictions on oil and gas has unlocked crucial financing, encouraging US investment in Africa’s underdeveloped oil and gas sectors. This new pragmatism was palpable at the recent African Energy Week in […]
How Africa is building its own medicine supply
Africa faces a profound healthcare challenge, bearing a quarter of the world’s disease burden while producing only a tiny fraction of its own medicines. This heavy reliance on imported drugs creates costly and unreliable supplies, a vulnerability starkly exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The core of the issue lies in importing over 95% of the active pharmaceutical […]
Where the ocean inspires: Discover Africa’s most artistic beach towns
Across Africa, beach towns are becoming creative sanctuaries where the ocean meets artistic expression. From the wind-swept, blue-trimmed alleyways of Essaouira, Morocco, to the timeless Swahili architecture of Lamu, Kenya, these towns are alive with artistic energy. In Mozambique’s Tofo, art thrives alongside marine life, while Tunisia’s picturesque Sidi Bou Said boasts a legacy of master painters. Even Ghana’s Takoradi hums […]
