Three African countries, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa, have been ranked among the world’s best countries. Three African nations, Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa, are included in the 2024 Best Countries Rankings. Egypt ranked highest among African nations, securing the 35th position globally. The rankings evaluated 87 countries based on perceptions across 73 attributes grouped…
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is set to undertake a historic trade mission to Africa, aimed at strengthening ties between the UK capital and key economies on the continent. London Mayor Sadiq Khan is embarking on a historic trade mission to Africa, focusing on enhancing ties with major cities Khan’s itinerary includes visits to Lagos, Accra,…
A new United Nations report has for the first time publicly identified a Russian-linked company operating in Rwanda as being complicit in the illicit trade of minerals sourced from conflict zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The United Nations has directly linked an entity to the trade of conflict minerals from zones in the…
Angélique Kidjo has made history yet again, this time on the streets of Hollywood. On July 3, 2025, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce revealed that Kidjo, from Benin, is the first Black African artist ever chosen for a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of the Class of 2026. Angélique Kidjo has…
The South African business magnate, Johann Rupert who heads luxury goods holding company Richemont, currently is Africa’s most impressive billionaire, according to Bloomberg Billionaires Index data. Johann Rupert, a South African magnate, leads Africa’s billionaires in 2025 with a net worth of $17 billion, according to Bloomberg. Rupert’s wealth increased by $3.33 billion year-to-date, showcasing…
Kenya is losing up to Sh194 billion annually due to corruption, illicit financial flows, and inefficient public spending, according to a new report by the African Development Bank (AfDB). Kenya is losing up to Sh194 billion annually due to corruption, illicit financial flows, and inefficient public spending, according to the African Development Bank report. Despite…
Most of us can name a few national airlines without even thinking. Emirates instantly brings the UAE to mind, and Qantas proudly flies as ‘The Spirit of Australia. These national carriers are symbols of national pride, identity, and ambition. National airlines serve as symbols of national identity and play key roles in improving tourism, employment,…
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which has been a source of contention between Ethiopia and Egypt, has been completed. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has been completed and is set for inauguration in September, as announced by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Ethiopia emphasizes that the dam is an opportunity for regional development and…
Several African countries’ health systems remain critically vulnerable to the fallout from President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to scale back U.S. foreign assistance, most notably through the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Several African countries are critically vulnerable due to reduced U.S. foreign assistance, particularly from cuts to USAID programs. For…
