Ghana has deployed soldiers to Bawku after gunmen attacked the northern town, killing three students. Analysts warn that entrenched ethnic tension in the region may fuel further violence along with ...

On the brink of civil war and slammed by a US travel ban, the East African country felt it had little choice but to cave to Washington. South Sudan’s so-far fruitless attempt to reset relations with ...

From Osun to Delta, President Bola Tinubu is tightening his grip on Nigeria’s political landscape, trading re-election guarantees for loyalty and leaving the opposition in ‘disarray’.

As Western markets turn hostile towards Chinese electric vehicles, BYD – the world’s largest EV maker – is investing heavily in Africa and strengthening partnerships with local companies.

As Nigerians endure economic pain, top officials splurge billions on mansions and renovations, defying President Tinubu’s call for shared sacrifice.

Is Nigeria finally diversifying beyond its traditional energy exports? A look at the top 10 companies behind this quiet transformation. For decades, Nigeria ran a mono-economy, with petroleum ...

Tensions in the Horn of Africa have risen sharply this month, with top leaders in Ethiopia, Eritrea, and the Tigray region all warning that a return to conflict may be imminent in an area barely ...

As Côte d’Ivoire nears tense October vote, Ouattara leans on trusted allies to quietly secure the election and curb violence. We dive into the network.

Amidst rising global supply chain challenges, Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone aims to attract $60bn in green investments, despite fierce competition and regional instability threatening its ambitious ...

Cameroon’s electoral commission, Elecam, on 26 July released the provisional list of candidates cleared to contest the presidential election on 12 October. President Paul Biya is among them. Maurice ...

An unprecedented 81 candidates have registered for Cameroon’s October presidential election, all of which must now pass through the filter of the electoral council. One thing is certain: very few will ...

Badenoch’s claim that Nigerian women cannot pass citizenship to their children has sparked outrage at home, fuelling long-standing criticism that she distances herself from her country of origin to ...