Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are pushing their own agendas in the Horn of Africa, turning a regional summit into a stage for their competition. What started as a fight in Yemen has now spread across the Red Sea, touching places like Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Libya. The
A new fund is making waves in Africa's creative scene. The Next Narrative Africa Fund (NNAF) is putting $50 million into African stories. This money will go into films, TV shows, and new media projects. The fund wants to show that Africa's creative industry is not just a small market. It's a big opp
In a country torn apart by war, Sudan's national soccer team is doing something extraordinary. They're not just playing football; they're giving their people a reason to hope. The team has made it to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations, something they've only done twice since their victo
Rep. Kat Cammack from Florida recently spoke about U. S. military action in Africa. She believes that if extremists in Nigeria don't stop their activities after recent strikes, Congress should vote on further actions. This is important because it ensures that the administration doesn't act alone wit
Cocoa prices took a dip recently. Why? Good weather in West Africa is making cocoa trees happy. Farmers in Ivory Coast and Ghana say the mix of rain and sun is just right. This means more cocoa pods, which means more supply. More supply usually means lower prices. But wait, there's more to this sto
In South Africa, a brutal murder brought two men together. Michael Mogale, who is Black, and Peet Van Staden, who is white and Afrikaner, stood over a victim beaten to death. This event highlighted the country's severe crime issue, with a murder rate much higher than in the United States. However, t
South Africa is set to make a bold statement at the upcoming G20 summit. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that the country will symbolically hand over the presidency to an "empty chair. " This gesture is a response to the absence of U. S. leadership at the event. The U. S. has decided not to send
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a key player in global development finance, is shifting its focus to boost local-currency lending and direct investments in African companies. This move aims to help projects grow big enough to catch the eye of major global investors. Makhtar Diop, the IF
The White House is hosting a small gathering of African leaders this week, but not all are impressed. Only five countries from the continent are invited. This is not the first time Trump has done this. He hosted a similar event in 2017. This time, the focus is on business opportunities. The invited
In parts of Africa, many people with HIV are on a treatment plan that includes dolutegravir. But what happens when this treatment isn't working well enough? Some patients still have a high viral load, even after getting extra help to stick to their treatment. This is a big problem because it means t
