Why Africa Keeps Electing the Wrong Leaders
Paul Biya is 93 years old and has governed Cameroon since 1982. In October 2025, he supposedly won 53.66% of the vote in an election in which 70…
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Africa could feed the world; If it gets its infrastructure and Investment right.
There is also a growing belief that Africa does not need to start from scratch. The World Bank’s leadership called on partners to learn from countries that have already improved their farming sectors.
From Rice Paddies to an Industrial Economy: Lessons from China
There is a clear relationship between hard work and reward in rice farming. And more importantly, what made rice paddies remarkable in China was their size.
The new reality of young African migrants in the face of Global Immigration Clampdown
Even though Africans make up just 14% of the global migrant population—in contrast to 41% from Asia and 24% from Europe; sentiments from recent protests in Europe and the UK suggest they are among the most disliked groups.
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The Messiah Trap: Why Burkina Faso Must Cheer Ibrahim Traoré With Caution
Burkina Faso’s young captain-turned-president, Ibrahim Traoré, has ignited a wave of hope across the Sahel. At just 36, he is hailed as Africa’s youngest leader and has moved…
The War On Artificial Intelligence and Nigerian Media Management
By Azeez Sulaiman There is a revolution underway that carries no banner, fires no shot, and draws no crowd. It moves quietly, built not on steel and smoke…
How many more Fintech apps do Nigerians need?
Nigeria’s startup pitchmen love to tout “financial inclusion” as the holy grail. They claim that if only more people had slick new fintech apps, all would be well.…
The Political Pendulum: Democracy and Power in Modern Africa
On a cool morning in West Africa, voters formed a snaking line outside a modest polling station. An elderly woman, wrapped in vibrant cloth, cast her ballot with…
Silicon Savannah: How Technology is Transforming African Economies
In a bustling open-air market in Nairobi, a small business owner swipes her thumb across a smartphone screen. There’s no cash exchanged, no point-of-sale machine, just a ping…
As Debt Pressures Mount, Africa’s Education Future Hangs in the Balance
By Yinka Alakija As debt pressures mount in Africa, the future of education financing hangs precariously in the balance. In 2025, the continent faces a dual crisis: insufficient…
