Uganda evades its biggest risk
Elderly leader Yoweri Museveni faces a youthful, democracy-minded Uganda, prospering from a fast-growing economy soon to export oil yet divided on a political way forward. Continue reading Uganda evades its biggest risk
Trends shaking Africa in 2026
Saudi Arabia is moving deeper into Africa, from Ethiopia to Zambia, a major trend in 2026 as the kingdom’s capital pursues food and minerals. Also trending: the global digital workforce and the rise of Morocco as a strategic gateway for Africa. Continue reading Trends shaking Africa in 2026
America fires into Sahel conflict
U.S. missile strikes in Nigeria exposed new links between a regional conflict instigator and an emerging threat in the Sahel. As West Africa’s economic and political heavyweight, Nigeria has the most to lose in an expansion of the Sahel conflict across its northern tier. Edward DeMarco explains. Continue reading America fires into Sahel conflict
Canada seeks an Africa strategy
As Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pursues global deals to reduce economic reliance on a suddenly unfriendly America, lawmakers and policy analysts at home are urging a strategic pivot toward Africa. Continue reading Canada seeks an Africa strategy
Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa reveal growth playbook
Finance bosses of these economies are talking bold. We brief you. Faced with global headwinds, from debt distress, U.S. tariffs and declining international grants (aid) to domestic demands like the need to create jobs as working-age young people pour into … Continue reading Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa reveal growth playbook
Zimbabwe fintech erases era of cash chaos
Once gripped by financial crises, Zimbabwe is becoming a hotbed of fintech experimentation that is bringing consumers cheaper and smarter options for moving, spending and saving money. Linda Mujuru explores the startups shaping this new era from Harare. Continue reading Zimbabwe fintech erases era of cash chaos
Walmart comes to Africa – again
Walmart, America’s biggest retailer, is shifting strategy in Africa as the allure of a massive emerging consumer market and Amazon’s arrival as competition stirs action. Continue reading Walmart comes to Africa – again
African crypto rises as aid fades
The rise of cryptocurrencies in Africa alongside the collapse of foreign aid and battles over tariffs may be opening a new path for Africa’s social and economic transformation, from Kenya to Nigeria. An Africa politics and development expert explains how decentralized finance reshapes what’s possible. Continue reading African crypto rises as aid fades
Africa rebounds from aid and tariff shocks
Ethiopia, Nigeria, Uganda and other African economies are bouncing back from the shocks of tariff increases and foreign aid cuts by the Trump Administration. Growth in 2025 will be stronger than expected six months ago. Continue reading Africa rebounds from aid and tariff shocks
Afrologi Green EP02: Solar surge outshines Africa’s grand dams
While the opening of Ethiopia’s grand dam captured global attention, elsewhere aging dams, drought and financing gaps are sparking a solar energy surge across Africa, as hosts Aisha and Aidan explain. Continue reading Afrologi Green EP02: Solar surge outshines Africa’s grand dams