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 horizon. Trains now glide over terrain once crossed by matatus and livestock, part of a national project to remake the country’s transport network. The Standard Gauge Railway, […]
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 a trembling hand as the rising sun illuminated the hopeful faces behind her. Such moments of quiet determination are becoming increasingly common across the continent. Yet, behind […]
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 confirming payment through mobile money. A generation ago, she might have been invisible to the formal banking system—one of millions operating in the shadows of the global […]
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 funding for education and an ever-increasing debt burden that diverts critical resources away from classrooms. For Africa, the youngest continent globally, this is more than an economic […]
By Azeez Sulaiman The widespread adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) marks a transformative era in journalism, continuously reshaping the profession in many ways. With over three hundred newsrooms worldwide integrating AI tools into their workflows, AI has profoundly impacted modern journalism. According to statistics from the Reuters Institute, the integration of AI into news production […]
On the bustling streets of Nairobi, a small business owner finalizes an order via mobile money. Hundreds of miles away in Lagos, a young developer codes an app that will soon connect thousands of farmers to markets. These seemingly ordinary moments are part of a much larger story—the quiet yet transformative growth of Africa’s digital […]
In a remote corner of Botswana, the Okavango Delta teems with life. Elephants wade through sparkling waters, lions stalk the plains, and herons glide gracefully overhead. Thousands of miles away, on the shores of Zanzibar, tourists sip cocktails as the sun dips below the Indian Ocean’s horizon. Africa’s natural and cultural treasures are unmatched, yet […]
In a workshop in Dakar, a group of women painstakingly embroider fabrics with intricate Wolof patterns, each stitch a nod to their heritage. In Lagos, tailors piece together Ankara designs destined for a high-profile fashion week. These scenes, brimming with creativity and history, are part of a quiet but significant revival of Africa’s textile industry—a […]
In the global push for net-zero emissions, Africa’s renewable energy potential offers a tantalizing prospect. Home to 60% of the world’s best solar resources and abundant wind, hydro, and geothermal energy opportunities, the continent seems poised to lead the green revolution. Yet, over 600 million Africans—nearly half the population—still lack access to electricity. This glaring […]
Agriculture has always been the cornerstone of Africa’s economy, employing over 50% of the continent’s workforce. Yet, despite its importance, the sector contributes only 15% to Africa’s GDP. This disparity underscores a sobering reality: much of African farming remains low-tech, small-scale, and unproductive. But as global food demand is set to rise by 70% by […]