Photo by statista.com The 2026 edition of the Financial Times Africa’s Fastest-Growing Companies ranking has highlighted the continent’s most rapidly expanding businesses, showcasing the growing influence of African technology, fintech, logistics, and manufacturing firms in the global economy. Compiled by the Financial Times in partnership with research company Statista, the annual ranking evaluates 130 high-growth […]

photo by afisha.com South Africa and Egypt continue to dominate Africa’s power landscape in 2026, jointly accounting for nearly half of the continent’s total electricity generation. While South Africa remains the largest producer in terms of annual output, Egypt has recently overtaken it in installed generation capacity, driven by rapid expansion in renewable energy projects. […]

Several African countries are increasingly gaining global attention as attractive retirement destinations in 2026, offering a combination of affordable living costs, modern infrastructure, accessible residency programs, and improving healthcare systems. For many international retirees, particularly those with a steady monthly income of at least $2,000, the continent is emerging as a competitive alternative to traditional […]

Aliko Dangote has strengthened his position as Africa’s richest person after his net worth climbed to $35.9 billion as of May 10, 2026. The latest valuation places the Nigerian industrialist as the 65th richest individual in the world. Dangote’s fortune has reportedly increased by nearly $5.92 billion since the beginning of 2026, driven largely by […]

Mer Group has signed a new €32 million homeland security and defense agreement with a government in West Africa, expanding the Israeli firm’s growing footprint across the region’s security and intelligence sector. The contract, announced on May 10, 2026, covers the supply of advanced homeland security systems, intelligence solutions, cyber defense technologies, and aerial operational […]

Cyril Ramaphosa is facing renewed political pressure after Constitutional Court of South Africa ruled that Parliament violated the Constitution when it blocked impeachment proceedings against him in 2022 over the controversial Phala Phala scandal. The landmark judgment, delivered by Chief Justice Mandisa Maya, overturned a parliamentary vote that had dismissed recommendations for a formal impeachment […]

China continues to strengthen its position as Ethiopia’s leading infrastructure partner, with the relationship evolving beyond traditional mega-projects into renewable energy, high-tech aviation, green industrial development, and digital economy cooperation. While the landmark Addis Ababa–Djibouti Railway remains the backbone of Ethiopia’s trade network — facilitating more than 95% of the country’s import and export activity […]