Tag: Africa
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Africa’s Youthful Decade: 70% Under 30 Redefines the Continent
Introduction: A continent at a turning point Africa faces a unprecedented demographic shift. For the first time in its history, a majority of the continent’s people are under 30. This youth bulge is not just a statistic; it is a catalyst that could redefine economies, politics, and everyday life across 54 countries. Alongside persistent inequalities,…
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Africa’s Youthful Decade: How a Young Continent Is Redefining Its Future
Introduction: A Continent Reacting to a New Demographic Reality For the first time in modern history, Africa is defined by a monumental demographic shift: more than 70% of its people are under the age of 30. This youthful surge is not a temporary phase but a defining feature of the continent’s trajectory. It promises a…
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Africa Set to Lead High-Impact Oil and Gas Drilling in 2026
Africa Poised to Dominate High-Impact Drilling in 2026 The upstream oil and gas sector is entering 2026 with renewed momentum, and Africa stands at the forefront of a global shift toward high-impact drilling. After a solid year in 2025, the region’s wildcat drilling activity is expected to stay elevated, supported by improving success rates, favorable…
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Africa Set to Lead Global High-Impact Oil & Gas Drilling in 2026
Executive Summary: Africa’s Upsurge in High-Impact Wildcat Drilling The global upstream sector is poised for a sustained momentum boost as 2026 approaches, with Africa emerging as a central hub for high-impact wildcat drilling. After a robust 2025, where success rates for high-impact wells climbed to 38% from 23% the year prior, the continent is leveraging…
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Ghana’s AfCFTA Trade Gap: Imports Outpacing Exports Sparks Debate
Ghana’s AfCFTA Trade Gap Draws Attention Ghana is importing more goods than it exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a dynamic that has attracted scrutiny from policymakers, industry observers, and economists. The warning comes from Louis Yaw Afful, an international trade and AfCFTA consultant, who highlighted the country’s widening trade imbalance during…
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Content Creators Cast Africa Beyond Safaris and Suffering
Reframing Africa through Creative Lenses When travelers think of Africa, many images still orbit around safaris, wildlife, and hardship stories. Yet a new wave of content creators is pushing for a broader, richer narrative—one that showcases contemporary life, innovation, culture, and resilience across the continent. In this shift, creators like IShowSpeed are entering spaces previously…
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Content Creators Cast Africa Beyond ‘Safaris and Suffering’
Rethinking Africa in Travel Content For years, Africa has often been portrayed through a narrow lens in travel media: wildlife safaris, romanticized landscapes, and stories of hardship. A new wave of content creators is pushing back against this limited narrative, casting Africa as a diverse, dynamic continent where culture, innovation, and everyday life take center…
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Content Creators Reframe Africa Beyond Safaris
Rethinking Africa’s Narrative When people think of Africa, a narrow lens often dominates: safaris, wildlife, and hardship. Yet a new wave of content creators is pushing back against this stereotype, offering multi-dimensional portraits of the continent. From bustling tech hubs to vibrant markets, from cinematic street-food scenes to grassroots innovation, creators are recasting Africa as…
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WHO Africa Director Visits Ghana for High-Level Health Engagements
Overview: Strengthening Ghana’s Health Systems The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Mohammed Janabi, will visit Ghana from 26 to 27 January 2026 for a series of high-level engagements aimed at advancing the country’s health sector. The trip reinforces ongoing efforts to strengthen health systems, improve access to essential services, and foster…
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East African Portland Cement Expansion to 4m TPA capacity
Big Investment, Bigger Ambitions The East African Portland Cement Company (EAPC) is launching a transformative $200 million expansion that aims to almost quadruple its production capacity—from about 1.3 million tonnes per year to nearly 4 million tonnes per annum (tpa) within three years. The project signals a strategic shift in East Africa’s cement market as…