Calling for stronger industrial self-reliance, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) urged Nigeria to reduce raw material imports by 60 percent by 2030.

What began as a courtesy visit by Kenya’s space chief to his Nigerian counterpart has signposted a blueprint for Africa’s growing ambitions in space technology and policy.

Zimbabwe’s trade deficit narrowed by 94.5 percent to $8.7 million in July, while exports rose 22.9 percent in August, boosting the nation’s foreign exchange reserves to $900 million, according to the country’s statistics agency.

Driven by growing interest in digital assets, Bitcoin adoption is accelerating across Africa. Rising trade volumes, institutional investments, and supportive policies are reshaping the continent’s cryptocurrency landscape and opening new paths for financial innovation.

With more than 100 countries represented, World Atomic Week in Moscow spotlighted the Global South to ensure it is not left behind in the nuclear energy push.

Traders and international investors closely followed the recent surge in the Lusaka Securities Exchange All Share Index, which climbed 14.3 percent, driven by a key export sector and a strengthening currency.

What do a Kenyan professor and a Nigerian researcher have in common? In a world dominated by global food systems, they have shown that the key to nutritional transformation lies in local crops. Their recognition with the 2025 Africa Food Prize underscores the importance of homegrown solutions in tackling the continent's nutritional challenges.

There are the architects of the next century, and Russia is giving them a blueprint. As the world moves toward a multipolar era, it hosts blockbuster events—a grand array of diplomacy, youth, culture, and science. The World Youth Festival sends a clear message: the future is being built. Join, or be left behind.

How can Africa’s farms meet the surging demand for food while embracing modern, sustainable practices? Experts say the answer lies in investment, innovation, and improved market access.

On Africa’s busy payment networks, where money still moves through intermediaries with processing charges, stablecoins are racing in like a digital highway. Could they help nations escape US dollar dependence, stabilize currencies, and streamline cross-border payments?