A new book called Urban Health in Africa explores how rapid urbanisation across the continent shapes public health and wellbeing. Drawing on diverse research and case studies, the book reframes African cities not just as sites of challenge, but as places of innovation, resilience and opportunity. We spoke to global health researcher Elaine Nsoesie and…
Adenia Partners reached a first close of $180 million for its Adenia Entrepreneurial Fund I, hitting its hard cap less than a year after launch. The fund is the first in a new strategy focused on control investments in small and lower mid-cap companies across Africa, a segment often described as undercapitalised despite its size…
In the past, forex trading was mainly viewed as a specialized, niche financial activity in Africa. However, that all has changed in recent years, with the market moving toward becoming much more mainstream across the country. People from all demographics are beginning to trade. Youths, business professionals, current students, and even retirees will regularly participate…
Opening Remarks at the 1st Meeting of Group of African Ambassadors Corps (GAAC) African Union, Beijing H.E. Ambassador Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, PhD AU Permanent Representative to the People’s Republic of China Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines 23 March 2026 Your Excellency Martin Mpana, Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to…
African Affairs, the journal of the Royal African Society that sponsors this blog, has recently published an article on the legacy of the Covid-19 pandemic response and a ‘new era of austerity in Africa’. Authors Olutayo Adesina, Aleida Mendes Borges, Carlos Cardoso and Toby Green bring to bear on this theme their extensive experience of…
The rand began the week at its lowest level in four months as escalating hostilities in the Middle East kept oil prices high, stoking inflation worries ahead of a much-anticipated interest rate decision. At 8.51am, the rand traded at R17.23/US$, down 1.3% from its previous close, at its weakest level sincelate November 2025. A sustained…
Nairobi — The effects of the conflict in the Persian Gulf are beginning to be felt worldwide. In addition to the impact on energy markets caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the less well-known but no less serious consequences affects African economies. This applies not only to macroeconomic effects such…
Dar es Salaam — STARTING May 1, 2026, China will fully implement zero-tariff treatment on 100 per cent of tariff lines for 53 African countries that have established diplomatic relations with China. This historic step is set to considerably change global trade relations. The policy tone for the country’s development under the CPC’s leadership is…
There was a time when having an IT department, or at least a trusted technician on call, signalled that a business had found its footing. Servers sat in back rooms. Software lived on individual machines. Updates were disruptive. Security was reactive. That model no longer holds For many South African small and medium enterprises, that…
Air France has asked Michelin-starred chef Mory Sacko to create dishes to be served to its first and business class passengers on flights from Abidjan, followed by Dakar and Nairobi. Of Malian and Senegalese origin, Sacko becomes the first “Air France signature chef” on flights departing from Africa. “So far, I’ve had nothing but positive…
