African musicians have continued to achieve remarkable progress globally as they continue to attract millions of listeners to their songs through platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. This week, Nigerian artists have managed to take first places in streaming charts yet again, while some South African artists keep reaching more international audiences. Most Streamed African […]
The Premier League transfer window is heating up, and there are plenty of African footballers making noise across Europe. The result of some good performances in the FIFA World Cup 2026 and at the club level, footballers from Morocco, Cameroon, Algeria, Nigeria, and Egypt have caught the attention of the major English clubs. African football […]
The banking industry of Africa is fast adopting digital trends in 2026, which include investments into artificial intelligence (AI), mobile-first banking, cloud computing, and cross-border payment services. African banks digital services, It is not only the digitization of existing services but also the creation of a full-fledged digital ecosystem for a better banking experience. There […]
Nigeria has recently started the implementation of the historic tax reform package, which could be seen as one of the most important overhauls of the fiscal system in Nigeria tax reforms 2026 within decades. Major Changes for Businesses Corporate Tax Relief for Small Businesses One of the main changes concerns the taxation of small and […]
As part of a new and exciting tourism season in Africa, international tourist numbers are on the rise owing to improved flight connections and visa regulations. Best tourist destinations in Africa this summer, From iconic safari destinations to exotic cities, cultural centers to islands, the diverse landscape in Africa continues to attract many tourists seeking […]
There is an ongoing digital transformation of the African banking sector whereby banks and fintech companies have been investing in mobile banking, artificial intelligence (AI), digital lending, and digital payments. This is in recognition of the millions of Africans who do not have access to the traditional banking services. In the process, financial institutions are […]
The creation economy of Africa is on the rise like never before and one of the largest platforms contributing to the creation ecosystem on the continent is YouTube which provides a platform for entertainment, education, travel, and entrepreneurship thanks to better internet connectivity, cheap mobile phones, and rapidly rising digital audiences. The creators from Nigeria, […]
After the latest coordinated attacks carried out against Mali, the country faces another major security crisis. Military forces in Mali have stated that attacks were carried out on five different places last Saturday and that the attackers are aiming at the military installations in these locations. The attacks took place two months after the previous […]
This week many government organizations and pan-African organizations are hiring new employees at different levels of experience and skills. You can apply for a variety of jobs offered by the African Union, Kenyan Public Service Commission and South Africa DPSA. Here are some of the best government jobs for which you can apply this week […]
Application of artificial intelligence solutions on the African continent brings changes to many industries including healthcare, agriculture, banking, logistics, and education. Before AI solutions were applied only in several African countries, nowadays many cities compete for being the continent’s innovation hubs. With the help of digital strategies led by governments, venture capital investments, more cloud […]
After a period when private sector activity in Kenya had slowed, signs of stability have started emerging. The Stanbic Bank Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) registered 50.0 in June 2026, signifying an end of three months of contraction in business activity in the country. Although not showing any strong growth, the index has become a very […]
It looks like African music is here to stay, as more and more Afrobeats and African pop artists have been taking over the global Spotify charts. This week, for example, Burna Boy takes up his position as one of the leading artists, who made history along with Shakira, followed by other artists like Wizkid, Rema, […]
Recently, Nigeria’s public finance management became a subject of attention as it was revealed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that about 2% of government expenditures of the country were not included in recent budgets. Nigeria missing public spending, In other words, there was an issue with Nigeria’s budgetary reporting according to the International Monetary […]
As Algerians prepare to go to the voting booths to elect a new parliament, the key issue related to the upcoming 2026 legislative elections is whether they will actually take part in them. Algeria 2026 parliamentary elections, Years since the start of the Hirak protests movement that resulted in the resignation of former president Abdelaziz […]
While South Africa faces the repercussions of nation-wide anti-immigrant protests that resulted in over 900 arrests, violent confrontations and discussion about the migration policy, the majority of the protests remained peaceful while some of the marchers got into violent conflicts, looted stores and fired shots. South Africa anti-immigrant protests, The marches in the country organized […]
The African aviation industry is experiencing a revolutionary era with heavy investment into airports and fleet as well as improved connectivity. African aviation hubs, From new billion-dollar airports to route expansions by leading carriers, some cities are making themselves ready to emerge as the next major aviation gateways on the continent. Benefitting from SAATM implementation, […]
Countries across Africa are implementing stricter social media regulations in 2026 due to increasing concerns over safety issues on the internet, spread of misinformation, cyber crimes, and child welfare. African social media regulations, Although different governments will have their own set of laws, all of them seem to focus on age restrictions for accessing social […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 dreams ended in heartbreak for Senegal as Belgium delivered one of the best comebacks in the history of the competition to beat them 3-2 via extra time. Senegal were on track for a place in the Round of 16 before Belgium pulled off an incredible late comeback. This thrilling Round of […]
Those traveling around Africa both internationally and regionally will want to be aware of the most recent developments in immigration and border policies that have been implemented recently. Africa visa rules July 2026, In addition to improvements in digital procedures, governments have also changed visa rules and introduced other measures. Some of the most significant […]
