Africa development

One year after Somalia’s humanitarian needs reached critical levels, the United Nations has unveiled a new $852 million Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan — a lifeline that comes at a time of growing urgency and shrinking global…

Saudi Arabia has taken a decisive step into Africa’s resource economy, announcing plans to begin direct purchases of gold from Sudan — a move that could reshape bullion trade across East and Central Africa and weaken Dubai’s historic grip…

Namibia has announced a key leadership transition at its central bank, naming Ebson Uanguta as the next governor of the Bank of Namibia, effective January 1, 2026. The appointment was confirmed by the office of President Netumbo…

The United Nations is calling on Ethiopia and Eritrea to fully recommit to the Algiers Agreement, the landmark peace accord that ended the 1998 to 2000 border war that killed between 70,000 and 80,000 people. The appeal comes as new…

United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres concluded a three‑day official visit to Angola, using the trip to amplify one message the continent has demanded for decades: Africa must finally receive fair representation and fair…

At the Misk Global Forum’s Unscripted session in Riyadh, I had the opportunity to observe and learn from the Vice President for Global Initiatives at SAP University Alliances, Wissam Kadi, as one of the key connectors guiding the…

Tanzania has entered a defining moment in its modern political history. What began as frustration over the October 29, 2025 elections has evolved into one of the largest waves of protest since the country’s independence in 1961. Thousands…