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Long Reads

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Jun 5th, 2026

The long read: Drones for development take to Africa’s skies

By Ben Payton

Energy

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Jun 4th, 2026

Why Kenya is buying more electricity from Ethiopia

By Lennox Yieke

AI-powered AgTech in Africa: growth accelerates but foreign capital still dominates

Innov Africa Deals

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Jun 4th, 2026

AI-powered AgTech in Africa: growth accelerates but foreign capital still dominates

By AB Voice

At the Africa Soft Power Summit 2026, Africa’s creative economy moves from promise to power

Arts & Culture

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Jun 4th, 2026

At the Africa Soft Power Summit 2026, Africa’s creative economy moves from promise to power

By Adiel Awujoola

Not lost in translation: training AI to speak African languages

Technology

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Jun 3rd, 2026

Not lost in translation: training AI to speak African languages

By Emily Allen

From learning to launching: innovation for African universities

Partner Content

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Jun 3rd, 2026

From learning to launching: innovation for African universities

By AB Voice

Arts & Culture

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Jun 3rd, 2026

Culture as currency: Calls to convert Africa’s cultural influence into economic power intensify

By Lennox Yieke

Energy

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Jun 2nd, 2026

Global airlines scheme to boost demand for African carbon credits

By Ben Payton

Brand Africa 100: Africa’s best brands 2026

Business

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Jun 1st, 2026

Brand Africa 100: Africa’s best brands 2026

By Thebe Ikalafeng

US could rescind sanctions on Eritrea in major reset

Politics

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Jun 1st, 2026

US could rescind sanctions on Eritrea in major reset

By Harry Clynch

How rice can build prosperity for West Africa

Resources

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May 29th, 2026

How rice can build prosperity for West Africa

By Natasha Quist & Kalilou Syllas

Banking behemoths dominate the 20th African Banker Awards

African Banker

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May 28th, 2026

Banking behemoths dominate the 20th African Banker Awards

By African Banker