Africa has an image problem. Or, put another way, the West has a perception problem. Because when we talk about Africa, more often than not, it's to talk about catastrophes and epidemics, and to ...

Global investors are looking at the 54 nations that make up Africa with fresh eyes, not only for their vast natural resources ...

The inaugural panel of the Africa Financial Industry Summit (AFIS) 2025 presented a firmer stance on the future of the African economy.

Africa is home to many wonderful and breathtaking countries. Some of tourists' favourites include South Africa, Mauritius, Madagascar, Morocco and Egypt. But there are some nations on the world's ...

However, the spread of billionaire wealth is uneven. A handful of countries account for the majority of Africa’s richest ...

African capital markets exist in silos, as various exchanges within the continent are often inaccessible to investors outside their home countries. For instance, a South African investor who wants to ...

JOHANNESBURG, AUGUST 6 2025 – The Financing Africa Forward Summit, co-hosted by Standard Bank and Africa Practice, in partnership with the ONE campaign and APRM, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing ...

In a unanimous vote by lawmakers, Sierra Leone became the 23rd African country to abolish capital punishment. Critics called it an inhumane vestige of colonialism. By Ruth Maclean DAKAR, Senegal — ...