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 […]

Africa has emerged as the center of a new global gold rush as soaring bullion prices strengthen the bargaining power of mineral-rich nations and accelerate a wave of resource nationalism across the continent. Gold prices are projected to climb toward $6,300 per ounce by the end of 2026, driven by strong safe-haven demand, central bank […]

Photo source: Royal Australian Air Force The Africa-to-Asia corridor has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing long-haul private jet route, recording a 42% year-on-year increase in flights as ultra-high-net-worth individuals increasingly shift their focus toward emerging financial centers and cross-continental business networks. The rapid growth highlights changing global wealth mobility patterns, with wealthy individuals increasingly adopting […]

The government of South Africa has defended its response to recent anti-immigrant protests and attacks, rejecting accusations of xenophobia and arguing that the growing tensions are rooted in broader regional instability, economic hardship, and governance failures across Africa. Speaking on May 6, 2026, presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya dismissed claims that South Africans are inherently xenophobic, […]