Africa has faced many challenges, including violent conflicts and harsh weather conditions, which have halted the growth of the region. According to a report by McKinsey, despite having a strong start ...

Nigeria has been ranked eighth among 10 most industrialised countries in Africa. Nigeria is one of the only two West African countries on the top 10. A report from the African Development Bank, the ...

After experiencing a tumultuous couple of years, the tourism industry in Africa is returning to its pre-pandemic levels. According to a report by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), ...

African governments and development agencies have embraced science, technology and innovation as levers for development over the past two decades. Science, technology and innovation boost productivity ...

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa arrives for the first session of the G20 Leaders’ Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, in November 2024. © Ricardo ...

Africa’s ultra-wealthy class reached a new milestone in 2025, with 22 billionaires collectively worth an estimated US$105 billion—a significant jump from US$82.4 billion and 20 billionaires recorded ...

Nigeria's broader challenges around security and societal safety continue to heavily affect its overall peace ranking. Mauritius remains Africa’s most peaceful nation and is the only African country ...

This article was submitted as part of the Global Voices Climate Justice fellowship, which pairs journalists from Sinophone and Global Majority countries to investigate the effects of Chinese ...

Senegal Senegal is the westernmost country in the mainland of the old world . Culturally influential (Music and Arts), they’re politically stable and a respected voice in west Africa diplomacy. The ...

David Adeyeye receives funding from the Nigerian government. Glenda Kruss receives funding from Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, South Africa. The research on which the paper is based ...