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Breaks down complex topics such as policies, conflicts, economies, technology and major news events in a simple, reader-friendly way.

Who Really Owns Africa’s Natural Resources?

Who Really Owns Africa’s Natural Resources?

Africa is one of the world’s richest continents in oil, gas, gold, copper, cobalt, lithium, platinum and other strateg...

By Rodah Muchembi 4 weeks ago
Africa’s Youth Population: Why It Is Both an Opportunity and a Risk

Africa’s Youth Population: Why It Is Both an Opportunity and a Risk

Africa is entering one of the most important demographic transformations in its history. With children and young people ...

By Rodah Muchembi 4 weeks ago
Explainer: How Hakainde Hichilema Won a Second Term in Zambia

Explainer: How Hakainde Hichilema Won a Second Term in Zambia

Hichilema went into the election with a clear advantage, having spent his first term rebuilding Zambia’s finances afte...

By Caleb Koyo 1 month ago
How AfCFTA Actually Works: The Trade Deal That Could Change How Africa Does Business

How AfCFTA Actually Works: The Trade Deal That Could Change How Africa Does Business

What would happen if an African business could sell its products across the continent with fewer tariffs, simpler trade ...

By Rodah Muchembi 1 month ago
Africa’s Population Boom: Can the Continent Turn Numbers Into Economic Power

Africa’s Population Boom: Can the Continent Turn Numbers Into Economic Power

By 2050, Africa is expected to have around 2.5 billion people, making its population one of the defining forces of the g...

By Wambua Kiseli 1 month ago
What BRICS means for African economies

What BRICS means for African economies

The expanded BRICS bloc, now accounting for roughly 46% of the world's population and a growing share of global GDP, pre...

By James A. Abi 1 month ago
How Kenya’s Tax System Works: The Taxes Kenyans Pay and What Many People Do Not Know

How Kenya’s Tax System Works: The Taxes Kenyans Pay and What Many People Do Not Know

From PAYE deducted from a salary to VAT included in the price of food, clothing and services, taxes are part of everyday...

By Rodah Muchembi 1 month ago
Why Africa’s Critical Minerals Matter to the World

Why Africa’s Critical Minerals Matter to the World

From electric cars and smartphones to solar panels and power networks, many of the technologies shaping the modern world...

By Rodah Muchembi 1 month ago
Sudan’s War: How a Power Struggle Became One of Africa’s Worst Crises

Sudan’s War: How a Power Struggle Became One of Africa’s Worst Crises

The conflict began on April 15, 2023, when fighting erupted between Sudan’s regular army, the Sudanese Armed Forces (S...

By Wambua Kiseli 1 month ago
Why Do Online Job Scams Keep Attracting Job Seekers?

Why Do Online Job Scams Keep Attracting Job Seekers?

Finding a job online is now normal for many people just with a phone and internet, people can search jobs, apply and eve...

By Rodah Muchembi 1 month ago
How African Startup Funding Works: A Practical Guide for Founders and Investors

How African Startup Funding Works: A Practical Guide for Founders and Investors

Africa's startup ecosystem has demonstrated remarkable resilience, attracting over $1.5 billion in funding during the fi...

By James A. Abi 1 month ago
Explainer: Why Africa’s Borderlands Are Becoming Hotspots for Conflict

Explainer: Why Africa’s Borderlands Are Becoming Hotspots for Conflict

A new study examining political violence across Africa between 1997 and 2024 has found that approximately half of all vi...

By Wambua Kiseli 1 month ago