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Journeying through Ghana

From forests to savanna: Ghana through a returning lens

Traveling from the lush, silk-cotton canopies of the south to the sun-drenched “burnt amber” plains of the north, this journey through Ghana is a masterclass in sensory nostalgia. The landscape shifts dramatically from the violent Atlantic waves of Axim to the serene, medicinal black waters of the Butre River, where eco-luxury resorts coexist with ancient […]

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Designing Africa's cities

Should cities erase their past or build on it?

Urban designers are increasingly wrestling with a fundamental tension: should cities embrace tabula rasa redevelopment, wiping the slate clean for modern efficiency, or preserve historical layers that give communities identity and meaning? The answer, scholars argue, is neither extreme. Total erasure produces soulless “non-places” disconnected from human experience, while superficial heritage preservation risks empty nostalgia. […]

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Linking Africa's past and future

Adéwálé Májà-Pearce’s quest for African accountability

Adéwálé Májà-Pearce’s Shine Your Eye is the kind of travel book that refuses to let anyone off the hook—including Africans themselves. Traversing 13 West African countries from Nigeria to Côte d’Ivoire, Májà-Pearce confronts uncomfortable truths at every border: African complicity in the transatlantic slave trade, Francophone immigration officials extracting brazen bribes, Liberian warlords who went […]

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Seychelles Backs United Arab Emirates (UAE) Statement, Calls for De-escalation and Respect for International Law

Seychelles Backs United Arab Emirates (UAE) Statement, Calls for De-escalation and Respect for International Law

The Government of the Republic of Seychelles has expressed its support for the Joint Statement issued by the United Arab Emirates and partners concerning recent developments in the Gulf region, particularly with regard to threats to maritime security, critical civilian infrastructure, and the stability of global energy markets and supply chains. Seychelles’ position is firmly […]

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TotalEnergies’ Africa Senior Vice President (SVP) Mike Sangster to Spotlight Expanding Project Pipeline at Paris Forum

TotalEnergies’ Africa Senior Vice President (SVP) Mike Sangster to Spotlight Expanding Project Pipeline at Paris Forum

TotalEnergies’ Senior Vice President for Africa, Mike Sangster, will speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris on April 22–23, as the company pushes forward a dense slate of upstream and LNG developments across the continent. Africa remains central to TotalEnergies’ global portfolio, accounting for roughly half of its operated production and […]

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Ascott expands in Nairobi with new Citadines signing, reinforcing the city’s position as a regional hub

Ascott expands in Nairobi with new Citadines signing, reinforcing the city’s position as a regional hub

The Ascott Limited (www.DiscoverASR.com), the wholly owned lodging business unit of Capital and Investment (CLI), has announced the signing of Citadines Westview Nairobi, a 160-key hotel located in the capital’s established Kilimani district. The new property will complement the existing 162-key Somerset Westview Nairobi serviced apartments, forming a strategic dual-brand offering that enhances Ascott’s ability […]

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African youth at the DRC Investment Forum 2026 discussing economic growth.

DRC Investment Forum 2026 Puts Youth At The Centre Of Economic Future With A Dedicated “Congo2050 NextGen” Programme

With nearly 70% of the population under the age of 35 and a median age of just 15.8 years, the Democratic Republic of Congo is not just a young country; it is one of the youngest nations on earth. This is not merely a demographic detail; It is the central fact shaping the nation’s economic […]

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An engaging panel of female music industry leaders at Africa Rising Music Conference.

Africa Rising Music Conference Announces Australia Focus And PRS Foundation Backing

TicketsLocation: Johannesburg, South AfricaDates: 22nd – 23rd May, 2026Uganda joins as second focus country as ARMC 2026 draws delegations from the UK, US, Germany, Sweden and Australia ahead of its Johannesburg return this May Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) returns to Johannesburg on 22nd & 23rd May 2026 for its sixth edition, now backed by the PRS […]

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Chancel Mbemba smiling, celebrating Africa's historic football qualification.

Chancel Mbemba – ONE Voice, ONE People, A Historic Qualification

Framed as both an intimate and political testimony, the project highlights the journey, convictions, and responsibility carried by one of the leading figures in contemporary African football. Through an exclusive interview and a photographic series, Chancel Mbemba reflects on his childhood in Kinshasa, his relationship with discipline, faith, Congolese music, and his role as an […]

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Colorful beach huts line the sandy coast, attracting visitors to Africa's scenic seaside resorts.

African Safari Bookings Surge: US Travelers Dominate Market

American travelers are fueling an unprecedented surge in African safari demand, now dominating Asilia Africa’s bookings by a commanding margin and accounting for nearly half of all reservations. New three-year data from the luxury operator, spanning 2023/24 to 2025/26, reveals that the United States has solidified its position as the largest source market, well ahead […]

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Century Group Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Partner, Showcasing Regional Offshore Expansion

Century Group Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Partner, Showcasing Regional Offshore Expansion

Century Group has been confirmed as an Energy Infrastructure and FPSO Partner at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town, reflecting its growing footprint as one of Nigeria’s leading indigenous offshore operators. The company’s participation underscores its expanding operational capacity, fleet strength and role in driving local content and infrastructure solutions across Africa. Century […]

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Century Group Joins African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Partner, Showcasing Regional Offshore Expansion

Climate Litigation Surge Reshapes Energy Policy as Africa Seeks Stronger Legal Voice

The rapid rise of climate litigation is reshaping how energy policy is defined and enforced worldwide, with courts increasingly setting the parameters of climate action. Advisory proceedings at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) are establishing legal interpretations that extend far beyond national borders, […]

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