The timing couldn’t be worse for a continent just beginning to recover from two recent global shocks.

The conflict in Iran may seem far away, but it’s creating volatility that African leaders must act on urgently.

In a new era of political activism and change, Africa’s youth are no longer content to sit on the sidelines.

African countries must exercise economic prudence and geopolitical tact to minimise war-induced disruptions.

Mr Putin’s stay-away from the BRICS summit means Pretoria can remain on favourable terms with Russia without antagonising key Western...

A year of reckoning approaches, with 20 elections and a wall of over 10 bond redemptions due in 2024.

While there are legitimate political and economic headwinds, there are also reasons for optimism in the African continent.

Governments must act fast to ensure their people are fed and avoid conflict the continent cannot afford.