FULL LIST: Top seven African players to watch at 2026 World Cup

A record 10 African countries will compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, taking advantage of the tournament’s expansion to 48 teams. From June 11 to July 19, teams and star players from the continent will chase football’s ultimate prize across venues in the …

African EV firm lands $215 million to supercharge battery swapping across the continent

The financing drew support from institutional investors in Europe and Africa, including Denmark's Impact Fund. by Jennifer GreenJune 3, 2026 Africa's electric mobility buildout just got a major boost. What's happening? Spiro, an African …

AfCFTA and the dream of one African market

Africa’s great economic paradox Africa remains one of the richest continents on earth. The continent is abundantly blessed with minerals, energy resources, agricultural potential, youthful human capital, entrepreneurial energy, cultural diversity, and …

UN rights expert raises concerns about persistent violence in Central African Republic

The UN Independent Expert on the human rights situation in the Central African Republic, Aristide Nononsi, expressed concern Monday about the persistent violence in the country and its impacts on human rights and the humanitarian situation. During his …

America Enabled the Gulf’s African Adventurism

Despite Western governments’ long-standing preoccupation with China’s role in Africa, the major geopolitical transformation occurring across the continent today is the expanding influence of the Middle Eastern middle powers. The United Arab Emirates, Saudi …

Full list: 10 African countries that consume the most alcohol in 2026

Alcohol remains one of the world’s oldest recreational substances, but its consumption varies greatly across cultures and regions In Africa, several nations stand out for their high intake, reflecting both social traditions and modern drinking habits A …

Central African Republic’s violence crisis exposes a dangerous impunity trap

The Central African Republic violence crisis continues to expose how violence, weak governance, and impunity reinforce one another, leaving civilians trapped in a cycle that the UN and human rights groups have warned about for years. In the latest …

Aid cuts deepen maternal health crisis for Sudan refugees in Central African Republic

In remote communities near the Sudan-Central African Republic border, pregnant women who fled Sudan’s war are struggling to access health care as clinics close and aid funding dries up. The U.N. warns the cuts could leave more women vulnerable to …

Photos of women risking death to give birth in Central African Republic

Central African Republic Dying Mothers Conflict