African filmmakers are experimenting with AI as Hollywood debates its risks
When 17-year-old Zara Sodangi earns admission to Nigeria’s most prestigious fictional tech academy, Makemation, her world suddenly shifts from survival in a poor... Read more.
Ghana, Rwanda, and Zambia nurture dream of a single African digital market
Ghana, Rwanda, and Zambia are testing a unified digital trade corridor that allows cross-border payments to move instantly across African financial systems. The... Read more.
A new rhythm for Kigali as rap takes the stage
Angell Mutoni, known by her stage name as Angell, stands before a wall-length mirror in a rehearsal studio in Nyamirambo, running through the final lines of her... Read more.
Africa is shifting access to cash across ATMs and retail networks
African banks are changing how ATMs have traditionally worked, shifting cash access into retail networks. The shift is not an exit from cash, but a restructuring... Read more.
Entrepreneur bringing story of African coffee to life
Coffee was once one of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s main agricultural exports. In the 1970s and 1980s, the country ranked among Africa’s leading producers... Read more.
‘Bloke of All Ages’: New book shows Modisane was multi-dimensional artist, intellectual
Fragments of Bloke Modisane’s life have long been scattered across continents – from radio scripts in London to correspondence in international private collections.... Read more.
Spoken word artist Havfy turns poetry into prospects for creative economy
It’s a warm, humid Saturday in Abuja. Hafsat Abdullahi is prepping for a film shoot on location in a quiet neighbourhood. The cinematographer waits for the director’s... Read more.
Morocco’s avocado surge is reshaping Africa’s export map
Africa exported roughly 430,000 tonnes of avocados in 2025, but the balance of power has moved north. Preliminary 2025 data show a decisive shift in volumes, logistics... Read more.
African telcos invest in AI-ready data centres, 5G networks
Telecom operators across Africa are pouring billions of dollars into network upgrades, data centres and cloud partnerships as increased usage of artificial intelligence... Read more.
How female architect brings minimalist architecture to Abidjan’s skyline
Architect Melissa Kacoutie starts her day reviewing building sketches with her team at her firm called Jeanette Studios. The company is at the cutting edge of Côte... Read more.
