Africa

A United Nations panel has issued a stark warning that artificial intelligence may be accelerating "digital colonization" across Africa, as imported systems from abroad deepen existing inequalities and exploit local data resources…

A new dataset from Statcounter GlobalStats has thrown a stark spotlight on Apple iPhone adoption across Africa, with Nigeria emerging as the dominant force behind the continent’s modest but growing iPhone numbers. The figures,…

Airtel Africa has notched a groundbreaking milestone, successfully testing SpaceX's Starlink Mobile direct-to-cell service in Kenya's remote dead zones, paving the way for seamless connectivity across its 14 markets, including…

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man and CEO of Dangote Industries has unleashed a bold call to action: Africa must stop shipping raw materials abroad and start processing them at home. Speaking recently, he slammed the continent's…

MTN Group has reported a strong financial performance for 2025, posting a 23% increase in revenue to R218.5 billion, driven largely by robust growth in its West African markets. Nigeria and Ghana emerged as key contributors,…

Dangote Cement Plc, Africa's cement powerhouse, is accelerating its continental dominance following a landmark N1 trillion profit milestone. The record-breaking financial performance underscores the company's unyielding commitment…

Mondelez International, the global snacking giant behind beloved brands like Cadbury, Oreo, and Tang, has announced the appointment of Hisham Ezz El Arab as President of its Sub-Saharan Africa unit, signaling a dynamic new phase in…

Nigerian creators are taking the African streaming scene by storm, with six out of the top 10 biggest streamers showcasing the country’s growing influence in the continent’s digital entertainment economy. Data from Twitch and…

Google has announced that it is planning a $37 million investment aimed at accelerating the development and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa. The funding, which includes previously unannounced…

The ICC has announced a new leadership team for its Global Marketing and Advertising Commission with Nigeria's Victoria N. Uwadoka, the corporate communications, public affairs and sustainability lead at Nestlé Nigeria emerging as…