A Continent Argues With Itself: How African States Settle Who Decides
Across Africa in 2026, who governs is settled three ways at once: by the ballot box, by backroom bargains, and...
June 24, 2026Section
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‘Call of My Life’: Nollywood’s First Big Hit Outside December
Call of My Life has crossed ₦600 million to become the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2026 and the first to...
June 24, 2026
Nigeria’s Banks Lose Their Crown as Profits Fall 16%
Nigerian banks saw combined 2025 profits fall 16.4% to $2.24B as Kenya rose 28.9% and South Africa 14.9%. Naira tailwinds...
June 24, 2026One Oil Shock, Two Africas: How a Single Price Move Split a Continent
A single oil-price move split Africa into exporters who gained and importers who paid. Lenders cut the 2026 forecast. Here...
June 23, 2026
More Benin Bronzes Head Home as Returns Gather Pace
The Benin Bronzes return gathers pace in 2026 as three Swiss museums sign over 28 looted pieces and Nigeria builds...
June 23, 2026
Africa Oyé Brings the Continent’s Music to Liverpool
Africa Oyé returns to Liverpool's Sefton Park June 20-21, 2026 with Fatoumata Diawara, Patoranking and 100+ stalls — all completely...
June 23, 2026
Afrobeats Stars Headline the FIFA World Cup 2026 Album
The FIFA World Cup 2026 album puts Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr and Tyla on football's biggest stage, beside...
June 23, 2026
Salmones Camanchaca S.A
A Chilean company raises salmon in some of the coldest, cleanest fjords on earth, sells the fish to 76 countries,...
June 23, 2026
Nigeria’s $5 Billion UAE Swap Worries the IMF
Nigeria's UAE swap deal with First Abu Dhabi Bank seeks $5 billion via a total return swap. The IMF warns...
June 23, 2026