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Egypt Conducts Africa's First 6GHz Mobile Connectivity Trial
Telecommunications

Egypt Conducts Africa's First 6GHz Mobile Connectivity Trial

Egypt has successfully conducted Africa's first trial of mobile telecommunications services using the 6GHz frequency band, achieving data transmission speeds of...

James A. Abi Aug 24, 2026 173 views
Nigeria's Terra Industries Closes $52m Seed Round, Opens International Offices
Defense Industry

Nigeria's Terra Industries Closes $52m Seed Round, Opens International Offices

Nigerian defence-tech company Terra Industries has raised an additional $18 million, bringing its total seed funding to $52 million, as the two-year-old autonom...

James A. Abi Aug 24, 2026 207 views
Why Do African Countries Keep Borrowing Money?

Why Do African Countries Keep Borrowing Money?

African governments borrow money for the same reasons people take out loans—to build, to survive and to invest in the future. But when borrowing becomes a hab...

James A. Abi Aug 24, 2026 189 views
From Unity to Uncertainty: Is South Africa's Democracy Finding Its New Voice?
Political Analysis

From Unity to Uncertainty: Is South Africa's Democracy Finding Its New Voice?

More than three decades after the end of apartheid, South Africa finds itself at another defining moment. With a second Government of National Unity, growing po...

Siphiwe Tshili Aug 24, 2026 1,509 views
The Congo Is Not “Cursed” by Its Natural Resources: Junior Badila on What’s Happening to the DRC’s Minerals
Critical Minerals

The Congo Is Not “Cursed” by Its Natural Resources: Junior Badila on What’s Happening to the DRC’s Minerals

The Democratic Republic of Congo is rich in minerals vital to the global energy transition and new technologies, but much of that wealth has yet to translate in...

Caleb Koyo Aug 24, 2026 690 views
Why Is Africa Rich in Resources but Still Poor?

Why Is Africa Rich in Resources but Still Poor?

Africa holds more than 30 percent of the world's known mineral reserves, including critical resources for modern industries like cobalt, lithium, rare earths, c...

James A. Abi Aug 24, 2026 220 views
Guinea Landfill Collapse Kills 30 in Conakry, Dozens Injured
Humanitarian Crisis

Guinea Landfill Collapse Kills 30 in Conakry, Dozens Injured

At least 30 people have been killed and 22 injured after a mountainous heap of refuse collapsed at the Dar Es Salam landfill in Guinea's capital, Conakry, follo...

James A. Abi Aug 24, 2026 178 views
Niger Accelerates Electronics Assembly Plant Project Ahead of October Launch
Digital Transformation

Niger Accelerates Electronics Assembly Plant Project Ahead of October Launch

Niger plans to open an electronics assembly plant by the end of October 2026 that will produce smartphones, computers and tablets, with construction currently 6...

James A. Abi Aug 23, 2026 231 views
DRC and M23 Agree on Peace Roadmap Following Week-Long Talks in Switzerland
Regional Politics

DRC and M23 Agree on Peace Roadmap Following Week-Long Talks in Switzerland

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the AFC/M23 rebel group have agreed to develop a roadmap setting out sequenced steps and timelines for peace negotiations u...

James A. Abi Aug 23, 2026 183 views
South African Rand Strengthens Against the U.S. Dollar
Markets

South African Rand Strengthens Against the U.S. Dollar

The South African rand has strengthened sharply against the U.S. dollar, reaching its strongest level since the beginning of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. High...

Rodah Muchembi Aug 22, 2026 203 views
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 2,500 Deaths as Virus Spreads Faster Than Response
Humanitarian Crisis

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 2,500 Deaths as Virus Spreads Faster Than Response

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its deadliest Ebola outbreak on record. More than 2,500 people have died and over 5,000 confirmed cases have been rep...

Rodah Muchembi Aug 21, 2026 206 views
Poultry farming: A new goldmine for youth in Kenya

Poultry farming: A new goldmine for youth in Kenya

Across Kenya, a striking contrast defines the young population: high literacy, advanced education, and vast economic potential paired with severe employment sca...

Peter Kaindigo Aug 21, 2026 365 views