At Least 45 Dead as Flash Floods Batter Nairobi and Beyond
Overnight downpours exposed chronic failures in drainage, planning, and early warning in Kenya’s capital,…
In Mali’s Cotton Belt, a High-Stakes Bet on ‘White Gold’
Facing slumping export revenues and climate shocks, the Sahelian nation is racing to lift…
On Zambia’s Youth Day, a Continent’s Young Generation Demands More Than Ceremonies
As Zambia marks Youth Day on March 12, its history of student resistance collides…
Africa’s True Investment Potential Hidden by Outdated Risk Narratives
Africa’s investment potential is often overshadowed by persistent perceptions of risk, despite strong evidence…
Rwanda Launches Innovate Rwanda Platform to Map and Strengthen the Startup Ecosystem
Rwanda unveiled a new national digital platform on March 12 to strengthen the country’s…
Africa Must Turn Fintech Inclusion Into Wealth And Economic Independence
Africa stands at a crossroads in financial innovation, with digital finance emerging as a…
Africa Moves to Secure Investor Wealth Amid Global Financial Shifts
Rising geopolitical tensions, volatile currencies, and fragmented regulations are prompting investors to rethink where…
Africa’s Fintech Future Must Focus on Real Economic Gains
Financial technology innovation must go beyond creating new tools and instead deliver tangible economic…
Mali’s Counter-Terror Struggle Intensifies After Kayes Attack
The Sahel's security turmoil intensifies with al-Qaeda affiliate JNIM's late January 2026 massacre of…
FinTech seen as solution to costly cross-border trade in Africa
Digital financial technologies could play a decisive role in reducing the cost of doing…
How Stablecoins and CBDCs Could Drive Africa’s Digital Finance Revolution
Experts see stablecoins not as competitors, but as complementary tools to Central Bank Digital…
Banks, fintechs, and telecoms join forces to reach Africa’s unbanked
Financial inclusion across Africa is advancing as banks, fintech companies, and mobile network operators…