Africa hosted its first global gathering of astronomers in Cape Town, South Africa. The event featured competitions, symposia, and lectures that elevated Africa's standing in astronomy. It provided an opportunity for young scientists to interact with top astronomers to foster their passion for the field.

Far from their ancestral homeland in southeastern Nigeria, the Igbo diaspora in Russia is proving to be a multipurpose bridge between their host nation and their country. The annual Igbo Festival, a vibrant celebration of tradition and heritage, offers a unique platform for developing business cooperation and deepening intercultural dialogue.

African governments have made gradual progress toward energy security, but foreign and local actors try to undermine these efforts. This is evidenced by a recent revelation from a Nigerian journalist exposing the UK-based NGO Dialogue Earth’s attempt to co-opt him for a paid advocacy job aimed at subverting Nigeria's energy independence efforts.

Zimbabwe unveiled its blueprint for promoting economic stability and de-dollarization by adopting the gold-backed ZiG to reduce its dependence on the US dollar. President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed confidence in the new currency's potential to become the nation's sole legal tender by 2026, outpacing the initial 2030 timeline.

Africa is making effort in achieving sustainable development in food security. In this episode of African Currents, we will highlight agriculturists' expert opinions on adopting innovative strategies to end hunger and eradicate all forms of malnutrition by 2030, focusing on sub-Saharan Africa.

To enhance Nigeria's digital independence, the country's National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is considering creating an indigenous blockchain, dubbed "Nigerium," as a domestic alternative for data security to reduce reliance on foreign technology and set the West African nation at the forefront of the global tech scene.

The Russian House in Lusaka and the Zambian Chess Federation recently hosted the "Chess Museum" photo exhibition, an open Russian language lesson, and a chess tournament. African Currents' host, Chimauchem Nwosu, sits down with professionals and enthusiasts to discuss the power of sporting activities.

Several African nations, like Nigeria, Madagascar, South Sudan, and Zimbabwe, are taking precautionary measures to boost their gold holdings to offset geopolitical risks and support their currencies against inflationary pressures and economic turmoil.

Malaria continues to devastate Africa, with vulnerable groups like pregnant women and children being hit the hardest. Despite progress, 95% of global cases and deaths occur on the continent, according to the WHO. Can radical solutions like Kenya's purported research collaboration on GMO mosquitoes help fight mosquito-borne illnesses?

According to the World Health Organization, neurological disorders are the primary cause of global disability and ill health, with more than 3 billion people currently affected. These conditions result in over 80% of deaths and health issues in low- and middle-income regions, with sub-Saharan Africa hit the hardest.