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VivaTech 2025 Highlights

What Happened at VivaTech 2025: Highlights From Europe’s Largest Tech Event

AI dominated conversations across the event. From generative AI to advanced computing infrastructure, companies unveiled tools designed to boost productivity, creativity, and digital sovereignty. Keynote sessions emphasized responsible AI development, data privacy, and Europe’s ambition to compete with global tech leaders.  Startups and Innovation on Display Thousands of startups showcased disruptive ideas across sectors such […]

Ivory poaching

Why Ivory Poaching Remains the Biggest Threat to African Elephants

The elephant poaching for ivory severely threatens African elephant populations, even though bans on ivory poaching were instituted through legislation many years ago at an international level. Poachers target elephants to access their tusks, which are often illegally transported across borders into the black market for millions of dollars. Why does the illegal ivory trade […]

Bishoftu Airport Project

Bishoftu Airport Project Launched to Ease Pressure on Addis Ababa’s Bole Hub

Aviation and Infrastructure Development in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Government has commenced work on a significant development project, the Bishoftu Airport. This new development is designed to alleviate congestion at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport. The Bishoftu Airport is anticipated to play a fundamental role in supporting the growth of Ethiopia’s aviation sector as air travel […]

African Footballers Dominate Europe

Why African Footballers Dominate Europe’s Top Leagues 

During the 2025–2026 season, more than 500 African players will participate in Europe’s Big 5 divisions, providing teams ranging from Manchester City to PSG with unparalleled skill and athleticism. Unending Talent Supply Every year, technical geniuses are produced by Africa’s academies in Senegal, Nigeria, and the Ivory Coast. Take Ajax’s Ajax Cape Town system or […]

African music streaming

How Streaming Numbers for African Artists Are Trending Globally

African music surges on global platforms in 2026, with Afrobeats and Amapiano shattering records as streaming becomes the continent’s top revenue driver. Afrobeats Explodes 400% in New Markets Spotify reports Afrobeats streams skyrocketed 400% in Latin America since 2020, with Brazil alone spiking 500%. Global discoveries hit 240 million via dedicated playlists, while listenership rose […]

Telemedicine in Africa 2026

Telemedicine: The Future of Healthcare in Africa?

Telemedicine surges across Africa in 2026, valued at $1.6 billion, connecting remote villages to specialists despite power cuts and doctor shortages, serving 600M underserved patients. AI Diagnostics Save Rural Lives AI apps on basic smartphones detect TB and malaria with 92% accuracy in Kenya and Nigeria, where one doctor serves 10,000. Rwanda’s drone diagnostics triage […]

Sub-Saharan Africa Food Crisis

Sub-Saharan Agri-Collapse: How Bad Policies Ignite Food Shortages

In Sub-Saharan Africa, weak policy frameworks are contributing to increased food scarcity. Smallholder farmers and irrigation investments are frequently overlooked by these policy frameworks. Additionally, due to corruption, subsidies are often misused (for example, Nigeria’s fertiliser programme) and only a small percentage of the inputs actually reach the farmers, resulting in increased costs and lower […]

pangolin trafficking

Silent Scales, Global Alarm: Africa’s 2026 Anti-Smuggling Blueprint Targets Pangolin Trafficking Networks

The most trafficked mammal in the world, pangolins, is still under a threat of extinction due to illegal hunting and smuggling across boundaries. Reacting to this, the African countries have launched an action plan to be implemented in the year 2026 to enhance enforcement, surveillance infrastructure and disrupt the criminal network dealing with the illegal […]

ECCI

European Centre for Counter-Terrorism Studies Highlights UAE’s Expanding Role in Ukrainian Mediation

German-based European Center for Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence Studies (ECCI) released a report at 24th January 2026 focusing on UAE’s prominent mediating role between Russia and Ukraine during the Abu Dhabi hosted negotiations. The report shows that Abu Dhabi was chosen as a venue of choice by the United States for trilateral negotiations with both Russia […]

Power Cuts in Africa

Power Cuts and Daily Struggles: How Electricity Shortages Are Holding Back African Economies

Africa’s power crisis leaves nearly 600 million people—80% of the global deficit—without reliable electricity, slashing GDP growth by up to 4% yearly. In 2026, South Africa’s load shedding scars linger, while Nigeria and Kenya face daily blackouts disrupting factories, schools, and fintech hubs critical for youth jobs. Daily Disruptions Batter Businesses Factories idle 8-12 hours […]

Understanding Anxiety

Understanding Anxiety: More Than Just Overthinking

Anxiety often gets dismissed as mere overthinking, but it manifests physically, hijacking your body and routine far beyond mental loops. For high-stress urban professionals, unrecognised symptoms like chronic fatigue and gut distress affect millions in 2026’s fast-paced world. Physical Toll Hits Hard Rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, and shortness of breath mimic heart attacks, triggering panic […]

Goma after M23 takeover

Goma After the Takeover: How Local Businesses Are Clawing Back a Livelihood

One year after M23 rebels seized Goma in January 2025, the DRC city’s economy shows fragile revival amid bank shutdowns and cash shortages. Once-bustling Virunga market stalls now use barter and mobile payments, with locals like Collette Musumba earning $11 daily versus $36 pre-takeover. CADECO bank’s April 2025 reopening injected hope, enabling traders to restock […]

Senegal FA

Senegal FA President Criticises Morocco’s Growing Role in African Football

Senegal Football Federation (FSF) President Abdoulaye Fall unleashed sharp criticism against Morocco’s influence over African football governance following the Lions of Teranga’s 1-0 AFCON 2025 final victory. Speaking at a January 24, 2026, ceremony in Bambey, Fall accused host Morocco of controlling the Confederation of African Football (CAF), with vice-president Fouzi Lekjaa pulling strings. CAF […]

Jeremy Wade

From Deadly Fish to Dirty Water: Jeremy Wade’s Ganga River Investigation Goes Viral

Jeremy Wade, famed from River Monsters, returns to the Ganga in his new Mighty Rivers series, revealing a river choked by deadly fish and industrial filth. Launched in January 2026, the episode traces pollution from the Sundarbans delta to Kanpur tanneries, sparking millions of views and outrage online. Journey from Delta to Disaster Zones Wade […]

Starlink

From Rural Africa to Worldwide Market — How Starlink Could Smash Poverty with YouTube Education and E-Commerce

Limited Internet connectivity has plagued Rural Africa for decades and therefore kept millions isolated from Education and Global markets. Starlink, Elon Musk’s Satellite Internet project, may change that narrative. Starlink offers access to high-speed Internet to rural villages, which will enable those communities to bypass traditional obstacles and access the Digital Economy directly. YouTube Education: […]

Hollywoodbets

Hollywoodbets Accelerates Global Expansion, Strengthens Presence in Key Markets

Hollywoodbets, a leading international sports betting and gaming brand, is rapidly expanding its global footprint as it intensifies operations across multiple key markets. The company’s growth strategy focuses on digital innovation, local partnerships, and responsible gaming practices, positioning Hollywoodbets as a strong contender in the competitive global betting industry. Strategic Push into International Markets Hollywoodbets […]

Elizabeth Smart

Elizabeth Smart: From Kidnapping Survivor to Global Voice Against Child Abuse

Elizabeth Smart’s name is synonymous with resilience and advocacy. Abducted from her home in Salt Lake City in 2002 at the age of 14, Smart survived nine months of captivity before being rescued. More than two decades later, she has transformed personal trauma into a powerful global mission to prevent child abuse and support survivors. […]

Burnout vs Depression

Burnout vs Depression: How to Tell the Difference

Feeling constantly exhausted, unmotivated, or emotionally drained can be confusing. Many people struggle to understand whether they are experiencing burnout or depression, as both conditions share overlapping symptoms. However, they are not the same and require different approaches to recovery. Understanding the difference is crucial for timely support and effective treatment. What Is Burnout? Burnout […]

Nipah Virus

Nipah Virus Alert: What We Know So Far and Why Health Officials Are on Edge

The Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus that is transmitted from animals to humans. The reservoir host for NiV is fruit bats belonging to the genus Pteropus. Nipah has emerged sporadically as an outbreak since 1998 and has occurred multiple times in South-East Asia, with the majority of cases resulting in serious health complications […]