Today, our nation is being recognised across the African continent and beyond as a premier pioneer and leader in renewable energy innovation. For the first time in our modern history, Nigeria is no longer on the global energy map simply as a case study for grid fragility and power deficits. Today, our nation is being…
The Gambia has called for a stronger and more coordinated African security framework, with Interior Minister Abdoulie Sanyang warning that emerging threats facing the continent require collective action, intelligence cooperation and practical solutions beyond national borders. Speaking on behalf of President Adama Barrow at the opening of the 19th Africa Security Watch Conference held at…
Ukraine used its latest technology to deepen strikes against Russian oil storage, ports and refineries in the past week, bombing targets in the Urals 1,600 kilometres (990 miles) from its borders and prompting protests about “terrorist attacks” from the Kremlin spokesman. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday announced “a new stage in the use of Ukrainian…
African assets have outperformed broader emerging markets since the start of the Iran conflict, challenging perceptions of the continent as a high-risk investment destination. Bloomberg data shows African local-currency bonds have declined less than the wider emerging-market index during the period. Over the past 12 months, they have delivered roughly double the returns of their…
Addis Ababa — – Ethiopia is translating long-held development ambitions into concrete achievements, reinforcing its role as a regional powerhouse and positioning itself as Africa’s leading renewable energy hub, according to the Government Communication Service (GCS). In a statement released today, GCS highlighted the inauguration of major development projects under the leadership of Prime Minister…
Johannesburg — Closing the chapter on child marriages is still a distant ambition in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, and despite great strides at developing and passing legislation to eradicate it, existing and emerging drivers are still at play, making youngsters vulnerable to the practice. These were key messages from Equality Now at…
Philip Morris International (PMI) is stepping up its drive to make smoke-free alternatives accessible across Africa and emerging economies. With millions of smokers still relying on combustible cigarettes, PMI is tackling both affordability and innovation head-on, ensuring the benefits of a smoke-free future reach every corner of the Global South. From cutting-edge, heat-not-burn devices to…
“This is a worrying portent of the nature of security threats to airports, in particular, to come.” Samir Puri from Chatham House discusses the possibility of Russia waging a drone war on the EU after drones disrupted the airport in Munich, Germany. Published On 3 Oct 20253 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social…
ADDIS ABABA — Addis Ababa generated 143 billion Birr from conference tourism last fiscal year, underlining the capital’s growing role as Africa’s leading hub for international meetings, Mayor Adanech Abiebie said. The mayor made the announcement during the recent consultative session with hotel and tourism service providers on preparations for upcoming global gatherings, including the…
eBook: Transforming emerging identities into new customers. Across the world, growing numbers of young people, new-to-country immigrants and other groups are poised to enter the financial system as customers of credit, loans, remittances and more. By 2030, 75% of consumers in emerging markets will be between the ages of 15 and 34.(1) Companies that can…
