Africa is experiencing a population explosion, with countries in the Sahel, like Niger, Chad, and Mali leading the charge despite harsh climates and conflict. Improved healthcare has drastically cut infant mortality, and longer life expectancy...

In an unexpected diplomatic move, Taliban and Burkina Faso envoys met in Tehran to lay the groundwork for collaborating on trade, mining, agriculture, and vocational training. The meeting between Taliban acting ambassador to Iran Maulvi Fazl Mohammad...

Africa Travels Investment, backed by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has acquired Kenya’s oldest tourism company, Pollman’s Tours and Safaris, in a move set to energize the country’s tourism sector. The acquisition was approved by...

Nigeria’s equities market now boasts 11 publicly listed companies each valued at over $1 billion, up from nine a year ago, as strong investor demand and corporate recapitalizations fuel a market rally. These stocks include...

Egypt is slashing Suez Canal transit fees by 15% for large container ships in a bid to win back trade lost due to Red Sea security threats. The discount, starting May 15 and lasting 90...