African Currents

As global entertainment evolves, the next generation of African artists faces the challenge of using their heritage as a launchpad for creativity, innovation, and addressing societal issues while maintaining the unique rhythms and philosophies of their cultures.

A new report reveals Africa risks losing a twenty-three-trillion-dollar ecological fortune unless leaders act swiftly to protect and sustainably harness the Congo Basin.

With Africa’s youth population as its greatest economic asset, Rwanda is launching a continent-wide call to action: harness digital skills and entrepreneurship.

Under President John Dramani Mahama, Ghana's economy is charting a strong path to recovery. His administration has been credited with stabilizing key macroeconomic indicators through a combination of strategic foresight and pragmatic policy measures.

Moving beyond symbolic participation, South-South collaboration has produced a pragmatic framework built on shared challenges and homegrown solutions, shifting the focus from aid-based dependency to dignified, collective problem-solving.

Leaked documents reveal the extent of meddlesomeness by Western multinational tobacco companies to systematically weaken anti-smoking laws and public health policies in several African nations, aiming to boost their sales in a growing market.

As the world’s economic and climate powers prepare to convene in the Global South for two pivotal summits, a leading African analyst has issued a stark warning that the regions must leverage this historic moment to move beyond symbolic rhetoric and secure binding, actionable outcomes that reshape an unjust global system.

Stepping into the G20 presidency role, South Africa is championing the cause of emerging economies, amplifying their voice and prioritizing their needs as the focus of the forum's agenda.

Through the fusion of creativity and artificial intelligence, African filmmaking is embracing a transformative era, where the enduring power of local storytelling converges with pioneering cinematic advancements.

A young Kenyan engineer has won an international prize for developing an AI-powered technology that enables communication for millions of people with hearing disabilities in Africa.