How Ghana’s Ibrahim Mahama is redefining art
Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama has reached the pinnacle of the global art world, topping ArtReview’s influential Power 100 list and becoming the first African to do so. Mahama rose to prominence after his 2015 Venice Biennale installation, which transformed stitched burlap sacks—once used in Ghana’s cocoa trade—into a powerful meditation on labor, colonialism, and global exchange. Since then, […]
Sub-Saharan Africa gears up for growth boom
Economic prospects are brightening for sub-Saharan Africa, with the International Monetary Fund projecting growth to accelerate to 4.4% in 2026. Analysts note this upswing would mark the region’s most robust expansion since the early 2010s. Key economies are poised to contribute to this momentum, as South Africa benefits from improvements in its strained energy and logistics sectors. […]
Turning The Tide On Breast Cancer In Africa
Breast cancer is taking a growing toll of Africa’s economies – governments need to invest now to safeguard women’s lives and their productivity. By Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu The news that Kenya will host the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit two years from now is a historic milestone and a powerful statement about Africa’s rising prominence in global cancer dialogues. […]
Four projects set to transform Africa in 2026
Africa’s long-term transformation is beginning to take tangible shape through a handful of landmark projects spanning energy, technology, industry, and transport. With its population set to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, the continent is positioning itself to meet rising demand through strategic investments made in 2025. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is doubling national power capacity and […]
Copper boom fuels windfall for Congo and Zambia
A historic surge in copper prices is delivering a major windfall for Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa’s two largest producers of the metal. Prices have surged nearly 50% since early 2025, recently surpassing $13,000 a ton, significantly boosting government revenues and export earnings. This rally is driven by strong global demand from renewable energy […]
Nigeria’s business growth stretches to one year
Nigeria’s business activity expanded for a 12th straight month in December 2025, although growth slowed as rising costs and weaker consumer demand weighed on confidence. According to the NESG–Stanbic IBTC Business Confidence Monitor, overall conditions remained firmly expansionary, but moderation across key indices signaled a more cautious business climate. All major sectors remained in expansion territory, with […]
CAR’s Touadera wins re-election bid
President Faustin-Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic has clinched a third term in office, winning over 76% of the vote in a December election. His victory follows a 2023 constitutional referendum that removed presidential term limits. Touadera campaigned on improved security, backed by Russian mercenaries and Rwandan troops, alongside the peace deals Touadera signed with rebel groups. However, the opposition boycotted the vote […]
Egypt and Nigeria through to AFCON quarterfinals
Mohamed Salah delivered late drama as Egypt edged Benin 3–1 after extra time to reach the AFCON quarterfinals, while Nigeria cruised past Mozambique with an emphatic 4–0 victory. Egypt dominated for long spells but was forced beyond 90 minutes after Jodel Dossou equalized late, cancelling out Marwan Attia’s opener. In extra time, Yasser Ibrahim restored Egypt’s lead before Salah sealed […]
South African airline leads aviation ranking
South Africa’s FlySafair has been named the most on-time airline in the Middle East and Africa, according to Cirium’s 2025 On-Time Performance Review. The low-cost carrier achieved a 91.06% on-time arrival rate across almost 63,000 flights, outperforming the global industry benchmark. Achieving this consistency is particularly notable amid industry-wide challenges like staffing shortages and complex airspace constraints. While its largely domestic […]
Nigeria unveils sweeping tax reforms
Nigeria has launched a sweeping overhaul of its tax system, a reform President Bola Tinubu has described as a “once-in-a-generation” chance to strengthen the country’s fiscal base. The new framework is designed to raise revenues and reduce Africa’s largest economy’s long-standing dependence on oil exports. Four newly enacted laws significantly broaden the tax net, resetting minimum […]
