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We need to domesticate Africa’s health algorithm

As AI transforms medicine, African countries risk becoming the raw material for a revolution whose benefits flow elsewhere.
A Malian researcher conducts a COVID-19 coronavirus test at the University Clinical Research Center of Bamako.Michele CattaniI/AFP via Getty Images

Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency

The World Health Organization on Sunday declared a global health emergency over an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
A man is carried from an ambulance as he arrives at Bunia General Referral Hospital following confirmation of an Ebola outbreakVictoire Mukenge/Reuters

Nigerian fans edit anime with Afrobeat soundtracks on TikTok

Fight scenes from shows including ‘Naruto’ and ‘Demon Slayer’ have been injected with the vocal urgency of Nigerian music, Native Mag reported.
A still from Naruto’s Instagram page.

Nearly 60% of self-employed women in Nigeria use WhatsApp for work

It was the highest rate across four countries surveyed in a new study.
Women on their phones in Mozambique.

South Africa’s rail network opens to 11 private firms

The move is aimed at boosting mineral exports and easing financial pressure on state-owned Transnet after years of operational crisis.
A Transnet train.Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images

Rwandan president shrugs off US sanctions over DR Congo

Paul Kagame said Washington’s moves will not alter Kigali’s stance over eastern DR Congo.
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame speaks during the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali.Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame speaks during the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali.

Angola backs mining investment, not sales quotas or export bans

DR Congo and Zimbabwe have implemented an all-out ban on lithium exports to build up refining capacity.

African leaders call for an end to extractive foreign mining

“No one can take any metal out of Nigeria without adding value,” Nigerian President Bola Tinubu told the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali.

Africa’s energy producers race to boost output

The Iran war has galvanized efforts across the continent to reduce reliance on imported fuels.

US’ aid-for-minerals strategy courts controversy

While the strategy has appeared callous to some, Washington says it’s not as new as it appears.

Telecoms giant Airtel Africa’s revenues soar

Airtel operates in 14 sub-Saharan African countries and experienced a 10% rise in its customer base in the year to March.

EV imports to Africa from China surged in 2025

African countries imported more than 44,000 electric vehicles from China last year, according to China’s commerce ministry, up from more than 19,000 in 2024.

South Africa arrests intelligence chief on corruption charges

Feroz Khan faces charges including corruption and the illegal possession of and dealing in precious metals.

Africa-France summit unlocks $50B in investments

French President Emmanuel Macron co-hosted the two-day summit with Kenyan President William Ruto.

South Africa’s Ramaphosa turns to courts to stall impeachment

The South African leader pledged to challenge a decision by the country’s top court, which revived an impeachment inquiry against him.

Why Macron is pushing France for an Africa strategy reset

French President Emmanuel Macron and tens of other heads of state are gathering for the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya.

Clinical trials are neglecting Africa, study finds

Only 3.9% of clinical trials are conducted exclusively in Africa, according to a study of five major medical journals.

Kenya leads calls for rethinking how to price risk in Africa

African policymakers have long argued that global ​credit rating agencies overstate the ​continent’s risk.