SAIPEC 2026 Conversations: Tony Attah On Africa’s Energy Growth Agenda
Africa’s push for energy-led growth reaches a defining moment this week as SAIPEC 2026 begins in Lagos, convening leaders across the sector to focus on capital, collaboration and delivery. Now in its milestone 10th year, the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) runs from 10–12 February at the Eko Convention Centre of Eko […]
Participation Of His Excellency Sheikh Shakbout Bin Nahyan In The 39th Ordinary Session Of The African Union
His Excellency Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State, participated in the African Union Summit on February 14, 2026 in Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, with the participation of heads of state and government and senior officials, to discuss the continent’s priorities, including peace and security, economic integration and sustainable development. […]
Sun King Steps Up Cooking, Cooling, And Connectivity Through New Products And Scale-Up
Sun King has expanded its offering to underserved consumers across Africa, combining the launch of its own smartphone and solar-powered fridge-freezer with the scale-up of its clean cooking technologies and services. Sun King is known for powering homes and businesses with solar kits delivered through pay-as-you-go financing. The company is now extending that approach to […]
Africa.com Exclusive: Q&A With Patrick Waziri, Program Coordinator at TangaYetu
In Tanga City, rapid urbanization has left many young people struggling to find economic opportunity, safe spaces to gather, and a voice in shaping their city’s future. TangaYetu, part of Fondation Botnar’s OurCity initiative, takes a different approach. Rather than treating these challenges separately, the project reimagines public spaces as entry points for transformation, places […]
How Nigerians are turning to AI for therapy
Nigeria’s mental health crisis is severe, with too few psychiatrists for its massive population and therapy costing the equivalent of a week’s groceries. In this vacuum, a new solution is flourishing: AI chatbots. Platforms like Chat Kemi and FriendnPal offer free, instant emotional support to those who cannot afford or access traditional care. For users […]
Somalia joins East African community passport system
Somalia has become the seventh nation authorized to issue the East African Community passport, joining Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda in a unified regional travel system. The approval was formalized during a ceremony in Dar es Salaam, where Somalia’s ambassador received official authorization to begin producing the regionally recognized document. Somalia must […]
Outgoing DA leader warns against quitting coalition government
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance is navigating internal turbulence as a conservative faction pushes the party to abandon its ruling coalition with the African National Congress, a move outgoing leader John Steenhuisen firmly opposes. Steenhuisen, stepping down in April after nearly seven years leading the business-friendly party, argues that exiting government would devastate efforts to broaden […]
Dangote inks massive equipment deal with China’s XCMG
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s conglomerate has signed a landmark $400 million equipment deal with China’s Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group, accelerating its push to expand its refinery to a 1.4 million barrels per day capacity within three years. The partnership will supply heavy-duty machinery across Dangote’s sprawling refining, petrochemical, agriculture, and infrastructure projects simultaneously. The expansion’s […]
Algeria and Niger reignite trans-Saharan gas pipeline
Algeria and Niger have announced the launch of a long-awaited trans-Saharan gas pipeline project through Nigerien territory, marking a dramatic diplomatic turnaround after months of frigid relations between the two nations. Algerian President Tebboune confirmed the development during a joint press conference with Nigerien leader Abdourahamane Tchiani, stating that state energy giant Sonatrach will lead […]
1-54 Marrakech 2026 showcases Africa’s bold artistic voices
Marrakech recently buzzed with creative energy as the seventh edition of 1-54, Africa’s premier contemporary art fair, brought together 22 galleries and approximately 70 artists at the iconic La Mamounia hotel. Spanning photography, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media, the fair showcased talent from across Africa and its diaspora, with growing attendance from Moroccan cities signaling […]
