The Tech Sisters connecting, coding and creating an Ivorian ecosystem
"Tech Sister" Longa Andrea Mbuyamba is working to change who gets to shape West Africa’s tech ecosystem.
Sebastian Sawe’s Sub 2 resets the limits of the marathon in London
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe has rewritten what the marathon can look like, running 1:59:30 to win the London Marathon and become the first man to break the two-hour barrier in an official race.
One in three young women in Africa have never tested for HIV – new study shows where the gaps lie
HIV remains one of the biggest public health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, a region that accounts for approximately two-thirds of about 40 million people living with HIV globally.
China’s military support for Somalia is on the rise – what Taiwan and Somaliland have to do with it
China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with Mogadishu. This marks a shift from China’s traditionally cautious and small presence in the country. Brendon J. Cannon has researched how external powers – including China – engage with sub-Saharan Africa. He explains how these dynamics are converging in Somalia.
China’s Africa strategy is shifting and Iran conflict will speed it up
The model has become more important since formal approval of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Deep Cooperation Pilot Zone in early 2024 and the growth of the China-Africa Economic and Trade Exhibition since launch in 2019.
How a “Digital Chef” is changing the culinary game
When Sarah Sandra relocated to Nairobi, she had to move her new food venture onto the busy city's streets. Social media and the internet came to her rescue.
Africa accelerates EV growth
From South Africa’s industrial incentives to Kenya’s green number plates, a number of African governments are moving beyond pilot projects to implement comprehensive electric vehicle policies.
African penguins move beyond local conservation as global rescue networks expand
From southern Africa’s coasts to aquariums abroad, a new model of cross-border conservation is taking shape around one of the continent’s most threatened species, the African penguin.
Angola is becoming a magnet for independent oil investors
Angola is repositioning itself as Africa’s top destination for long-term oil and gas investment. Regulatory clarity, fiscal incentives, and first-oil milestones are drawing independent and global oil companies alike.
Kenya’s new infrastructure fund is long overdue – but design flaws could limit its impact
Kenya is laying the ground for an infrastructure fund which will raise money for new projects – such as roads, energy and ports – through public-private partnerships, privatisation proceeds, and institutional capital. We asked Odongo Kodongo, a project finance expert, to unpack the potential risks and rewards of this strategy – and where it falls short.