The organisers of the Innovation and Scale Forum (ISF) are positioning this year’s edition as a reflection of a broader shift in Africa’s startup ecosystem, where founders are increasingly looking beyond domestic markets in search of regional growth, investment, and long-term sustainability.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed the need for meaningful engagement of Nigerian youths to seek their contribution in the development of African Region Strategic Plan 2026-2030 and Vision 2035.
When protests over fuel prices erupted in Kenya this May, the cause lay thousands of miles away. The war between Iran, Israel, and the United States has exposed a reality that African countries know well: energy security is increasingly shaped by events beyond their borders.
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, plans to dedicate one-third of his fortune to charitable causes, with his family publicly backing the move as the billionaire prepares the next generation to take on greater responsibilities across his business empire.
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Africa added millionaires at a rate of 4.1% in 2025, and precious metal prices did most of the work.
Africa’s battle against inflation is showing signs of reversing, with several of the continent’s largest economies recording faster consumer price growth in the first half of 2026, after a year of easing inflation. This is due to higher fuel costs stemming from the Iran conflict, which are rippling through transport, food, and household expenses.
After two decades focused on expanding financial inclusion, the next challenge for African financial systems is no longer bringing more people into formal finance but ensuring digital services remain trusted, reliable and resilient, according to a new report by Bridgforte.
Nairobi is set to host one of East Africa’s biggest gatherings for renewable energy and power sectors at the 11th Solarexpo Kenya 2026 and 13th Power & Energy Kenya 2026 exhibition.
Africa is about to make its own electric-vehicle batteries. The African Development Bank has approved a €100 million loan to Gotion Power Morocco to build the continent’s first integrated battery gigafactory, the bank announced on 24 July 2026.