Business
Who will control East Africa’s new digital payments network?
East Africa is building a faster, more connected payments ecosystem, opening a new contest among banks, fintechs, central banks and technology companies.
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Sports
Senegal appoint Patrick Vieira as head coach with AFCON qualifiers looming
Dakar-born Vieira takes charge after World Cup disappointment, with Senegal targeting AFCON qualification and renewed continental success.
Gambling
Kenya’s former parliamentary staffer loses more than Ksh1.4 million savings in alleged forex trading scam
Loice Nyambura Wamburu says an automated forex trading system marketed as a “Poverty Killer” left her with losses, debt and questions over online investment mentorship.
Tech
How Nigeria is building Africa’s next AI talent powerhouse
Nigeria is combining public investment, university programmes and private-sector infrastructure to turn its large technology workforce into an AI-driven economic advantage.
News
South Africa’s anti-migrant backlash puts SADC unity to the test
Ramaphosa urges Southern African leaders to cooperate on migration as protests and migrant departures expose regional tensions.
Sports
Africa has 54 votes. Why the continent is becoming FIFA’s kingmaker
Africa's growing voting power is reshaping the balance between football, money and global politics.
Oil & Gas
Libya’s $40 billion oil plan: Who will control its next energy boom?
Libya wants billions in new investment to unlock oil wealth, but security, politics and ownership could determine who benefits.
Business
Nigeria’s $50 billion oil gamble: Who will make money?
A new offshore framework could revive investment, boost production and reshape who captures Nigeria’s oil wealth.
Oil & Gas
Angola’s new oil discovery: Who will own and profit from the new offshore wealth?
Chevron’s latest oil discovery in Angola could add new value to a mature offshore block, but who stands to benefit?
Elections
Zambia’s Hichilema wins a second term: What it means for Africa’s copper economy
Zambia’s copper boom is entering a critical phase as President Hakainde Hichilema begins a second term focused on investment, production and local value.