How Africa's Third-Most Powerful Woman Is Redefining Leadership and Inclusive Governance In December 2025, Forbes ranked President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia as the third most powerful woman in Africa—placing her…
Common Name(s):Welwitschia, Tumboa, N'tumbo (local names), Living Fossil Scientific Name:Welwitschia mirabilis Plant Type:Gymnosperm (woody perennial, often described as a "living fossil") Family:Welwitschiaceae Origin and Endemism:100 % endemic to the Namib…
2025 has been a watershed year for African education. Building on 2024's African Union Year of Education, the continent launched an ambitious Decade of Accelerated Action for the Transformation of…
In a landmark decision that promises to reshape air travel across West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced sweeping reforms that will eliminate air ticket…
Since taking power in September 2022, Captain Ibrahim Traoré has become one of Africa's most popular leaders, implementing transformative policies aimed at putting Burkina Faso on a path toward economic…
Common Name(s): Baobab, African Baobab, Upside-Down Tree, Tree of Life, Cream of Tartar Tree, Monkey Bread Tree Scientific Name: Adansonia digitata Plant Type: Deciduous tree (pachycaul succulent) Family: Malvaceae Origin…
From November 17-19, 2025, the Tunisian coastal city of Sousse transformed into Africa's capital of artificial intelligence as Novation City hosted the inaugural Global AI Congress Africa (GAICA 2025)—a watershed…
Today marks a pivotal moment for West Africa as the second summit of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) convenes in Bamako, Mali. Scheduled for December 22-23, 2025, this gathering…
2025 has been a remarkable year for African culture—a time when the continent's creative energy, artistic innovation, and deep-rooted traditions have converged to create unforgettable experiences. From world-class music festivals…
When a Startup Becomes a Symbol of Continental Ambition On November 25, 2025, something significant happened on the Casablanca Stock Exchange that few people outside the financial world noticed—but everyone…