AU Launches Africa Credit Rating Agency in Mauritius
The African Union has launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency, AfCRA, in Mauritius as part of efforts to strengthen the continent’s financial independence and develop credit assessments that better reflect African economic realities. The agency was…
Africa’s First Locally Made Sickle Cell Drug Raises Hope for Millions
Africa accounts for nearly 80 per cent of the global burden of sickle cell disease, yet patients across the continent have traditionally depended heavily on medicines imported from Europe and the Americas. Now, a Senegalese pharmaceutical company is…
Poor University Rankings Threaten Africa’s Technological Growth, Jonathan Warns
Fresh raised concerns have been raised over the poor global ranking of African universities, with a warning that the situation could undermine the continent’s technological advancement and industrial development. A former Nigerian President, Goodluck…
Pulitzer Center Opens Applications for 2026 Africa Education Teachers’ Fellowship
The Pulitzer Center is accepting applications for its 2026 Africa Education Teachers’ Fellowship, a six-month hybrid professional development programme designed to help African teachers integrate journalism into classroom learning. The fellowship…
Africa Must Stop Philandering With Everybody
For centuries, Africa has been a continent defined by outsiders, sought after for its resources, manipulated for its strategic value, and too often dismissed as a passive player on the world stage. But the winds are shifting. Africa is scrambling in its…
Africa’s Frequent Coups Is Threatening Its Economic Lifeline
In recent times, the African continent has witnessed a concerning surge in military takeovers, igniting fears about stability and casting shadows over investment prospects. This unsettling trend is especially pronounced in critical mineral-exporting…
Unlocking Africa’s Potential: Analyzing SDGs and Agenda 2063 Progress for Effective Development Navigation
There is an urgent need to find a common ground on Africa’s sustainability practices. Africa’s pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the African Union’s Agenda 2063 is a journey marked by both promise and…
Addressing Africa’s Poverty Crisis: Why Rainbow is Not the Color of Sunshine
Rainbow is not the colour of sunshine. This thought-provoking phrase reminds us that the vibrant spectrum of colors in a rainbow can’t replace the warm, life-giving glow of the sun. Similarly, one-off efforts at improving the lives of people…