The “equity pricing” model shaking up African nightlife
A pioneering South African DJ named Desiree is reshaping club culture with her MMiNO event series through an intentional practice called equity pricing. When purchasing tickets, international guests pay a higher rate than local attendees. This model responds to the global rise of African electronic music, ensuring local communities shaping the culture are not priced […]
Ethiopia and Eritrea’s rift deepens
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have flared again after Ethiopian police accused Asmara of secretly supplying ammunition to rebels in the Amhara region. Authorities say they seized 56,000 rounds of ammunition and arrested suspects allegedly linked to Eritrea’s ruling party, a claim Eritrea has firmly denied. Eritrean officials counter that Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party is fabricating […]
Kenya inks preliminary trade deal with China
Kenya is moving to rebalance its trade relationship with China after securing a preliminary agreement that grants duty-free access for 98.2% of its exports. Announced by the trade ministry, the deal marks a significant step toward a broader bilateral trade pact now under discussion. The breakthrough follows President William Ruto’s state visit to Beijing last […]
Nigeria and UAE strike sweeping trade deal
Nigeria is strengthening economic ties with the United Arab Emirates through a sweeping trade agreement designed to boost commerce and attract fresh investment. Under the deal, the UAE will lift tariffs on more than 7,000 products, while Nigeria will gradually remove duties on about 6,000 items over the next five years. The pact aligns with […]
How Oageng Manana is shaping African design
South African designer Oageng Manana is reimagining modern interiors by fusing cultural heritage with material science. As a co-founder of Meetlo, meaning “customs,” he creates bold furniture that transforms functional pieces into storytelling artifacts. Drawing deep inspiration from his Batswana and Sotho upbringing, Oageng embeds purpose and history into every design, even naming his pieces […]
The fight to save Accra’s Ga language
Accra’s rapid growth and cosmopolitan energy are quietly pushing the Ga language toward the margins, sparking fears of cultural erasure in Ghana’s capital. As Twi and English dominate schools, markets, and public life, Ga-speaking children are increasingly taught another language as their “local” tongue, even in their native Ga communities. Linguists and cultural leaders warn […]
Nigeria launches major carbon trading framework
Nigeria is betting big on carbon markets, unveiling a new framework it hopes will generate up to $3 billion annually by 2030 while positioning the country as a climate-finance hub. Approved by President Bola Tinubu, the policy opens pathways for large-scale carbon trading across energy, agriculture, forestry, waste, and industry. The government plans to focus […]
Africa’s strongest passports in 2026
The latest Henley Passport Index reveals which African passports offer the greatest global mobility in 2026. Seychelles once again leads the continent, giving its citizens access to 154 destinations and ranking 24th globally, despite a slight dip from last year. Mauritius follows closely, offering entry to 147 destinations, while South Africa retains third place in […]
Kinshasa’s historic Zando Market set to reopen
Kinshasa’s historic Zando market is poised for a grand reopening, following a five-year, $70 million transformation led by local entrepreneur Dieudonné Bakarani. Once a chaotic hub for a million daily shoppers, the market has been reimagined with 10,000 stalls and 630 shops, modern amenities, and sustainable design features. The project, a collaboration between Congolese, French, […]
Morocco and Senegal set up blockbuster AFCON final
The stage is set for a thrilling AFCON final after Morocco and Senegal secured dramatic semifinal victories, igniting nationwide celebrations. Morocco edged past Nigeria in a tense semifinal decided by penalties, with Youssef El-Nesyri converting the winner and goalkeeper Yassine “Bono” Bounou emerging as the hero after making two crucial saves. The match ended scoreless […]
