Somalia has relied on aid for decades – can it survive without it?
Somalia is struggling with hunger, security and the impact of the climate crisis, despite decades of aid money worth billions...
Year: 2025
Cyber Africa Forum Highlights Benin’s Bold Digital Resilience (Business Africa)
This week, Business Africa makes a stop in Benin for a special edition focused on three pillars of its economic...
World Leaders express condolences over death of Nigerian ex-president Muhammadu Buhari
World leaders on Monday expressed their condolences after the death of Muhammadu Buhari. The former Nigerian president died on Sunday...
Nigerian ex-president Buhari dies at 82 in London
Muhammadu Buhari died Sunday in London, where he had been receiving medical treatment. He first took power in Africa’s most...
The big funding squeeze: Can African startups survive?
At a major tech gathering in Morocco, startup funders are tightening their belts and looking at debt funding. Startup businesses...
The power of islands: offshore Africa enters a new energy era
Renewable energy provides an opportunity for Africa’s islands to lessen fuel import bills – and develop solutions with global application....
Botswana VP on diamonds, diversification and Trump tariffs
Ndaba Gaolathe is one of the most influential figures in Botwana's new administration, but the economy and US tariffs offer...
Garba Shehu: Buhari Rejected N10m Food Budget, Used Jonathan’s Cars During His Tenure
Garba Shehu reveals Buhari rejected N10m food budget and N400m car purchase, choosing modest meals and Jonathan’s official vehicles. Garba...
Femi Adesina: Buhari Was Not Just My Boss, He Was My Friend
Femi Adesina has mourned former President Buhari, saying he was not just a boss to him, but a friend. Former...
Tanzania: How AfDB-backed transmission line could boost electricity trading and regional integration
The Iringa-Shinyanga transmission line in Tanzania has emerged as a vital link in the Eastern Africa Power Pool. Africa’s power...
