Central African Republic: Concerns Over Crucial Election
Barriers, Xenophobia, Weakening Oversight Could Undermine Vote’s Credibility Concerns about irregularities, political interference, and security pressures risk putting the credibility and inclusiveness of key elections in the Central African Republic into question, Human Rights Watch said today. The vote, scheduled for December 28, 2025, will include presidential and parliamentary elections, but also municipal elections for the […]
AOT Lagos 7.0 Unveils Career Pavilion To Accelerate Talent Development And Workforce Readiness In Nigeria
Art of Technology Lagos (AOT Lagos) 7.0 has announced the launch of its Career Pavilion, a dedicated hub designed to equip young Nigerians with the skills, guidance, and opportunities needed to compete in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy. The initiative reflects Lagos State’s sustained commitment to building an inclusive innovation ecosystem and strengthening the talent […]
Time To Deliver On Africa’s Climate Finance Promises
By Ademola Ajagbe, Regional Managing Director Africa, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Climate finance is on trial this November in Belém, Brazil. World leaders and climate advocates attending the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) must decide whether the long-discussed plan for funding efforts against climate change can finally deliver for the people and places that […]
Senegal’s Mobile Money Tax: A Reform At Odds With Economic Logic And Digital Ambition
Senegal’s new mobile money tax has become the subject of intense national debate. Designed to mobilise revenue through a zero point five percent levy on money transfers, the measure attempts to address fiscal pressures, but national economic logic, digital transformation goals and regional experience all point in the same direction. This approach is likely to […]
Africa’s Innovation Leaders Spotlighted As Unido Recognizes Pioneers Expanding Access To Essential Services Across The Continent
Author: Sokhu Sibiya Across Africa, a new generation of innovators is reshaping how communities access health care, energy, and essential services. This week, the inaugural One World Sustainability Awards from UNIDO placed a powerful spotlight on two standout organizations—Drop Access Limited and WeLight Africa—whose missions reflect the continent’s drive toward inclusive development, sustainable growth, and […]
How Nigeria is winning record portfolio investment
Nigeria’s Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) is projected to soar to a record $20 billion by the end of 2025. This optimistic forecast from CFG Advisory comes even after the nation was labeled a “Country of Particular Concern” by the US administration. While equity investments have slowed, money market instruments and bonds continue to draw investors. The surge […]
Angola launches $4 billion gas plant
Angola has inaugurated a $4 billion gas processing plant in Soyo, marking a major step in diversifying its energy sector beyond crude oil. The facility, developed by Novo Consórcio de Gás (NCG) with partners including Azule Energy, Sonangol E&P, Chevron, and TotalEnergies, can process 400 million cubic feet of gas per day from Angola’s first standalone gas […]
Zimbabwe revises gold royalty structure
Zimbabwe is set to raise royalties on gold producers to capitalize on soaring bullion prices, according to the country’s 2026 national budget. Gold miners will face a 10% royalty on production when prices exceed $2,501 per ounce, reflecting an effort to boost state revenue and support local industry. Although gold has dipped 5% from its October record […]
Kenya’s new model for major infrastructure
Kenya is partnering with two Chinese state firms to launch a $1.5 billion highway expansion, marking Beijing’s return to major infrastructure projects in the country after a years-long pause. The initiative, structured as a public-private partnership, will upgrade key transport corridors linking Mombasa to Nairobi and western regions, facilitating trade with landlocked neighbors like Uganda. The […]
Billboard Africa launches to amplify continent’s sound
Africa’s music industry is rising to global prominence at an accelerating pace, fueled by surging interest in Afrobeats, Amapiano, and other homegrown sounds. New data shows Afrobeats’ global listenership up 28% in 2024, while streaming hours for Nigerian artists exceeded 1.1 million. As this momentum grows, major players like Billboard are deepening their footprint with the launch […]
