Report: Leadership in Digital Public Infrastructure in Africa
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)—encompassing interoperable systems such as digital payments, identity frameworks, and data-sharing networks—is revolutionizing Africa’s economic and social spheres. This report identifies the primary leaders advancing DPI across the continent, detailing their roles, initiatives, and collaborative efforts. The African Union (AU), African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), national governments, private sector innovators, and international organizations […]
What Do Emerging Economies Want From AI?
Key Insights from GEM25 Panel at Harvard At the recent GEM25 event hosted by Harvard’s Center for International Development, policy and technology experts from emerging economies discussed integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within their national strategies. Panelists included Teresa Clarke, Chairman and CEO of Africa.com; Nanjira Sambuli, Nonresident Scholar at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Dr. […]
Princeton in Africa Marks 25 Years of Service and Leadership Development
Princeton in Africa (PiAf) marked its 25th anniversary with a gala event recognizing a quarter-century of fellowship placements, leadership development, and partnerships across the African continent. Since its founding in 1999, PiAf has placed nearly 700 Fellows with host organizations in 37 African countries, providing young professionals with opportunities to contribute to critical sectors such […]
South Africa Reverses VAT Hike Amid Political Turmoil and Economic Strain
Policy background In a move that reflects the complexities of governing through a coalition, South Africa has officially scrapped its proposed increase in the value-added tax (VAT). Initially planned to rise from 15% to 15.5%, the VAT hike aimed to fill a $4 billion revenue gap. But as political opposition swelled and public concern grew, […]
2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit: Trade and Investment in Luanda
The 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit, hosted by the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA), is set to take place from June 22-25 in Luanda, Angola. This premier annual event, now in its 17th year, serves as a vital platform for strengthening economic ties between the United States and African nations. With a theme centered on a […]
Cultural Icon: Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka’s name resonates not only across Nigeria but around the world as a pioneering playwright, poet, essayist, and unyielding defender of human rights. In 1986, he made history as the first African recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature, celebrated for his hauntingly poetic dramas and uncompromising political critique. At the heart of Soyinka’s […]
The Renaissance of African Art: Market Growth and Global Recognition in Contemporary Collections
Africa.com is pleased to present this insightful analysis of the contemporary African art market by Marelize van Zyl, CEO of Aspire Art. As the first auction house to actively promote undervalued 20th-century Black artists and present pan-African modern and contemporary art to global audiences, Aspire Art brings unique expertise to understanding the remarkable growth trajectory […]
Africa’s Youth Are the Future of Global Tourism – Here’s Why
By Shaikha Al Nowais When it comes to the tourism industry, Sub-Saharan Africa’s youth population should be seen as one of the continent’s greatest strengths. With 70% under the age of 30, there is a generational opportunity to drive a new kind of industry. One that promotes local values, inclusive growth, climate action, and solidifies […]
AFRICA’S BRAIN BANK®: Revolutionizing Africa’s Future by Ending Brain Drain
In a world where talent migration has long plagued the African continent, AFRICA’S BRAIN BANK® emerges as a beacon of hope, working tirelessly to reverse the tide of brain drain and harness the intellectual capital of Africans and the African Diaspora. AFRICA’S BRAIN BANK® is leading a transformative movement to end Africa’s brain drain by […]
Africa Map
Africa: The Second-Largest Continent Africa stands as the world’s second-largest continent in both land area and population. This vast landmass is nearly isolated from other continents, connected to Asia only by a small land bridge in the northeast that links the African mainland with Western Asia. Geography Covering approximately 30,244,000 km² (11,700,000 mi²), Africa represents […]
