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…
A Continent Charts a Different Path to Development In February 2025, the African Union made a decision that could fundamentally reshape how the continent approaches economic development. The continental leadership…
On what will be remembered as one of the most significant days in diamond mining history, Lucara Diamond Corp. announced the recovery of an extraordinary 2,492-carat rough diamond from its…
The energy spotlight is firmly on West Africa this week as the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference officially opened its doors in Dakar, Senegal on December 9. Now…
As the world confronts cascading environmental crises—from climate disruption and biodiversity collapse to pollution and ecosystem degradation—a historic moment approaches. The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7)…
On October 6-7, 2025, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) made history by hosting its first-ever Youth in Agrifood Systems Trade Fair and Exposition in Gaborone, Botswana. The inaugural event…
In a remarkable turn of events, Madagascar's political transition has brought an unexpected treasure to light—a massive 300-kilogram emerald-in-matrix that has captivated the attention of gemstone experts and the international…
When most people think of African business success stories, they picture the institutions rather than the individuals behind them. But behind two of Africa's most influential pan-African companies stands one…
In the landscape of global business and philanthropy, few figures have carved a path as unique and impactful as Dr. Mohammed "Mo" Ibrahim. He is a man of dual legacies:…