IN a landmark for Namibia and Africa, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has become Namibia’s first female president, securing 57 percent of valid votes. Her historic election reinforces the growing presence of women in African leadership and adds to a list of 24 trailblazing African…
RABAT, Morocco, is hosting thousands of global investors, African business leaders, and government officials for the 2024 Africa Investment Forum Market Days, running from December 4 to 6. The event, under the theme ‘Leveraging Innovative Partnerships for Scale’, aims to…
AS the global economy increasingly shifts online, African nations face the urgent challenge of overhauling their tax systems to stay competitive. The rise of digital platforms, online commerce, and remote work has disrupted traditional taxation models, demanding innovative strategies to…
A NEW report from international NGO Equality Now reveals that outdated and narrow definitions of rape in 25 African countries are allowing many perpetrators to evade justice. The findings, from a comprehensive 46-page study covering 47 African nations, highlight significant gaps in…
THE latest AVOI (African Visa Openness Index) for 2024 reveals both progress and setbacks across the continent, as several countries take steps toward improving cross-border mobility, while others introduce new barriers. Out of 54 African nations, 17 have seen their AVOI scores…
IN the last few years, there has been a spate of military coups in Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sudan and Guinea. Military rule, long dormant in African politics, is back. Coup leaders have suppressed protest, gagged the media and spilled much civilian blood in the name…
FINANCIAL pressures across South Africa and the wider African continent have created a thriving market for counterfeit products, with electrical goods being among the most dangerous fakes circulating. A surge in demand for cheaper items has allowed counterfeiters to infiltrate…
DONALD Trump’s return to the White House has sent shockwaves through international circles, including across Africa, where leaders are weighing what his new administration might mean for the continent. While Trump’s previous term largely overlooked Africa, geopolitical competition with China now gives…
AFRICA’S longest road, the Cairo-Cape Town Highway, spans a remarkable 6,000 miles, stretching from the Mediterranean coast of Egypt to South Africa’s southernmost tip. Officially known as Trans-African Highway 4, this monumental route is a part of a transcontinental road network…
THE global perception of Africa is significantly shaped by media narratives, and despite some progress in recent decades, Africa continues to be negatively portrayed, particularly by Western media. This misrepresentation has far-reaching consequences on Africa’s politics, international engagement, and…
