After Ukraine deal, US turns its critical minerals gaze to Africa: Andy Home

By Andy Home After Ukraine deal, US turns its critical minerals gaze to Africa: Andy Home LONDON, - Away from the headlines around the minerals deal with Ukraine, the United States has pursued a potentially even more significant critical metals deal in the …

Valentin-Yves Mudimbe: the philosopher who reshaped how the world thinks about Africa

Congolese thinker, philosopher and linguist Valentin-Yves Mudimbe died on 21 April 2025 at the age of 83. He was in the US, where he had lived for many years. A towering figure in African critical thought, Mudimbe’s work – translated and studied worldwide …

Africa: a land of opportunity for attractions?

by James Kennard, Leisure Development Partners In this article, we aim to better understand the challenges and potential opportunities for developing leisure and entertainment facilities across Africa. Apart from in South Africa, where there is a long …

The Deadly Domino Effect of Islamism in the Horn of Africa

The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and North Africa is increasingly shaped by the relationships between various state and non-state actors. Key players like Qatar and Turkey, fueled by their Muslim Brotherhood doctrine, have positioned …

Egypt’s Money Fellows raises $13 million to expand digital savings platform across Africa

Cairo-based fintech Money Fellows has raised $13 million in a strategic funding round co-led by Al Mada Ventures and DPI Venture Capital via the Nclude Fund, with participation from Partech, CommerzVentures, and other investors, it announced on Monday. The …

Money Fellows raises $13m to expand savings platform in Africa

By Gloria Methri Today Africa Al Mada Ventures AMV Money Fellows, Africa’s digital FinTech platform, has raised $13 million in a strategic funding round, bringing its total funding to over $60 million since inception. The investment aims to support the …

The Big Three Internet Exchanges Expanding into Africa

The recent activities of a team from the London Internet Exchange (LINX) in Accra, Ghana, have sparked my reflection on the entry of European Internet Exchange Points (IXPs) into Africa. In this article, I’ll examine the “big three” IXPs: DE-CIX from …

Public Prosecution orders pretrial detention of former Director of North Africa Bank’s Mizda‎ branch for LD 12 million ...

Safeguarding Africa’s Blue Economy: A scientist’s vision for sustainable fish farming

 Due to rising threats of food insecurity and economic instability in African countries, aquaculture, if handled appropriately, is emerging as one of the promising solutions to these issues. With rising demand for seafood and growing pressure on wild fish …

South Africa Awaits – Come Find Your Joy

South African Tourism unveiled its new global brand campaign — “South Africa Awaits — Come Find Your Joy! – during the HSBC SVNS World Championship held recently at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. The “South Africa Awaits — Come Find Your Joy!”  …