Semafor Africa

Can a billionaire stabilize South Africa’s ANC?

While treatment options for the inherited blood disease have long been available, scientists now believe that a cure for sickle cell may lie in gene-editing.

The resignation came shortly after the controversial ruling by African football’s governing body that stripped Senegal of its African Cup of Nations title.

The Kenya-based firm, which already operates in 14 African countries, is the world’s largest off-grid solar company.

Thabo Thage’s appointment as the de facto head of mission comes at a time of heightened diplomatic tension between the countries.

Kinshasa and Beijing inked a new agreement covering geological data sharing, investment protections, and local processing.

Angola, Mozambique, and Nigeria are among nations increasingly viewed by European and Asian buyers as lower-risk alternatives to disrupted supplies.

CEO says the lithium project still faces the prospect of cheap imports that could undercut its economics.

After Paris rescinded its invitation to Pretoria, a South African presidency spokesperson said it was “due to sustained pressure” from Washington.

Sub-Saharan Africa accounted for about three-quarters of the $2.1 trillion global mobile money market in 2025, a GSMA report found.

Moniepoint is one of Africa’s fastest-growing financial services companies.

Algeria agreed to increase LNG exports to Spain, and Ukraine said it would boost gas imports from Mozambique.