Africa’s Infrastructure Boom and Its Discontents
Just beyond the southern edge of Nairobi, a new railway viaduct rises above the scrubby plains and scattered homes—its smooth concrete columns carving a sharp line across the…
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…