The World Bank has dropped a key climate funding target, leaving African nations facing the prospect of reduced financing for drought resistance, flood defences, and renewable energy projects. Deve…
A new comprehensive study of family wealth in Nigeria has revealed the scale and structure of dynastic fortunes held by the country's most affluent family groups. Meristem Securities Limited, throu…
Egyptians gathered across Cairo, Alexandria, and other cities on Tuesday to watch their national team face Iran — known as Team Melli — in a World Cup fixture that stirred a wide range of emotions,…
The masthead reads June 24, 2026. For readers tracking African affairs, this date marks a natural inflection point: six months of commitments, crises, and decisions now sit behind us, while the nex…
A comprehensive study tracking 3,139 power plants across Africa has found that fossil fuels continue to dominate the continent's electricity generation landscape, complicating international climate…
African leaders are increasingly rejecting the idea that external partnerships alone can solve the continent's most pressing challenges, according to analysts tracking governance trends across the …
In the dusty streets of Kurfi, a small town in Katsina State, Dayyabu Abba has spent years doing something the Nigerian military has struggled to accomplish: keeping bandits away from his community…
Leaders across Africa gathered in Addis Ababa this week to confront a staggering reality: more than 15 million young people across the continent remain without stable employment, and officials warn…