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China-Africa Relations

Top 10 African Countries Importing the Most from China in Early 2026

  Jan 11, 2026

Africa’s import relationship with China has evolved from consumer-driven trade to capital-intensive industrial dependence, particularly in machinery, electrical systems, steel, and transport equipment.

Africa Debt

Top 10 African Countries with the Lowest Public Debt in 2026

  Jan 08, 2026

Africa’s debt story is often told through sweeping generalizations, with headlines suggesting that most countries on the continent are weighed down by loans and repayments.

Human Capital

How Ashish J. Thakkar Built Mara Group Into a Pan‑African Powerhouse

  Jan 08, 2026

Ashish J. Thakkar built the Mara Group from a $5,000 startup into a pan‑African multi‑sector business present in more than 20 countries, empowering youth entrepreneurship. 

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China-Africa Relations
Top 10 African Countries Importing the Most from China in Early 2026

  Jan 11, 2026

Political Economy
Top 10 African Countries With the Most Recorded Crime Rates in Early 2026

  Jan 10, 2026

Africa Debt
Top 10 African Countries with the Lowest Public Debt in 2026

  Jan 08, 2026

How Ashish J. Thakkar Built Mara Group Into a Pan‑African Powerhouse
How Ashish J. Thakkar Built Mara Group Into a Pan‑African Powerhouse

  Jan 08, 2026

3 Things to Know Before You Start Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments
3 Things to Know Before You Start Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments

  Jan 08, 2026

Top 10 Fastest-Growing African Cities for Real Estate Investment in 2025
Top 10 Fastest-Growing African Cities for Real Estate Investment in 2025

  Jan 08, 2026

Top 10 African Countries with the Fastest-Growing SME Sectors in 2025
Top 10 African Countries with the Fastest-Growing SME Sectors in 2025

  Jan 08, 2026

Top 5 African Countries With the Best Quality of Life Index at the Start of 2026
Top 5 African Countries With the Best Quality of Life Index at the Start of 2026

  Jan 07, 2026

Cardano’s DeFi logic
Cardano’s DeFi logic

  Jan 07, 2026

MARKET INTELLIGENCE
3 Things to Know Before You Start Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments

  Jan 08, 2026

Top 10 Fastest-Growing African Cities for Real Estate Investment in 2025
Top 10 Fastest-Growing African Cities for Real Estate Investment in 2025

  Jan 08, 2026

Top 10 African Countries with the Fastest-Growing SME Sectors in 2025
Top 10 African Countries with the Fastest-Growing SME Sectors in 2025

  Jan 08, 2026

Cardano’s DeFi logic

  Jan 07, 2026

According to projections by Precedence Research https://www.precedenceresearch.com/decentralized-finance-market the global DeFi market will be worth  $1,558.15 billion by 2034.

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Why CasinosAnalyzer Is Becoming the Core of Smarter Gambling Choices

  Jan 06, 2026

The Influence of Popular Video Games on Casino Online Pokies
The Influence of Popular Video Games on Casino Online Pokies

  Dec 30, 2025

1win Kenya – Sports Betting & Online Casino Site | Official Login
1win Kenya – Sports Betting & Online Casino Site | Official Login

  Dec 27, 2025

POLITICAL ECONOMY

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  Jan 10, 2026

Top 10 African Countries With the Most Recorded Crime Rates in Early 2026

Crime index data at the start of 2026 shows several African nations facing rising insecurity linked to conflict, economic strain, weak policing, and rapid urbanisation.

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  Dec 29, 2025

Top 10 African Countries by Annual Population Reaching Military Age in 2025

Demographics increasingly shape Africa’s military potential. In 2025, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and the DRC led the continent in the number of people reaching military age annually, highlighting strategic and security implications across regions.

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Top 10 African Secessionist Movements in History
Top 10 African Secessionist Movements in History

  Dec 26, 2025

Top 10 African Countries Receiving U.S. Aid in 2025 Despite USAID Ban
Top 10 African Countries Receiving U.S. Aid in 2025 Despite USAID Ban

  Dec 22, 2025

Top 10 Most Valuable Companies in Africa 2025
Top 10 Most Valuable Companies in Africa 2025

  Dec 15, 2025

Top 10 African Countries with the Lowest Political Instability Risks in 2025
Top 10 African Countries with the Lowest Political Instability Risks in 2025

  Dec 15, 2025

INFRASTRUCTURE

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  Dec 20, 2025

Top 10 African Cities with Bus Rapid Transit Systems in 2025

Africa’s urban transport is evolving, with BRT systems easing congestion and boosting mobility. Some cities lead in coverage and innovation, reshaping city transit.

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Top 10 African Countries with the Most Open Visa Policies in 2025
Top 10 African Countries with the Most Open Visa Policies in 2025

  Dec 19, 2025

Top 10 Most Developed African Countries in 2025 (HDI Ranking)
Top 10 Most Developed African Countries in 2025 (HDI Ranking)

  Dec 11, 2025

Top 10 African Universities in the 2026 QS World University Rankings
Top 10 African Universities in the 2026 QS World University Rankings

  Dec 02, 2025

Top African Ports with Highest Improvement in CPPI: World Bank 2024/2023
Top African Ports with Highest Improvement in CPPI: World Bank 2024/2023

  Nov 29, 2025

CAPITAL MARKETS
Top 10 African Countries with the Fastest-Growing Municipal Bond Markets in 2025

  Dec 23, 2025

Top 10 African Countries with the Most Active Sovereign Wealth Funds in 2025
Top 10 African Countries with the Most Active Sovereign Wealth Funds in 2025

  Dec 22, 2025

Top 10 African Stock Exchanges with the Best Corporate Governance Scores in 2025
Top 10 African Stock Exchanges with the Best Corporate Governance Scores in 2025

  Dec 22, 2025

Top 10 African Countries with the Largest Green Bond Issuances in 2025
Top 10 African Countries with the Largest Green Bond Issuances in 2025

  Dec 22, 2025

Top 10 African Countries with the Highest Market Capitalization Growth in 2025
Top 10 African Countries with the Highest Market Capitalization Growth in 2025

  Dec 16, 2025

HUMAN CAPITAL
How Ashish J. Thakkar Built Mara Group Into a Pan‑African Powerhouse

  Jan 08, 2026

Top 5 African Countries With the Best Quality of Life Index at the Start of 2026
Top 5 African Countries With the Best Quality of Life Index at the Start of 2026

  Jan 07, 2026

How Sim Shagaya Built Konga Into One of Africa’s Leading E‑Commerce Platforms
How Sim Shagaya Built Konga Into One of Africa’s Leading E‑Commerce Platforms

  Jan 06, 2026

Top 10 African Countries With the Highest Cost of Living in Early 2026
Top 10 African Countries With the Highest Cost of Living in Early 2026

  Jan 06, 2026

How Strive Masiyiwa built Liquid Intelligent Technologies into the digital backbone of Africa
How Strive Masiyiwa built Liquid Intelligent Technologies into the digital backbone of Africa

  Dec 31, 2025

MARKET INTELLIGENCE
3 Things to Know Before You Start Accepting Cryptocurrency Payments

  Jan 08, 2026

Top 10 Fastest-Growing African Cities for Real Estate Investment in 2025
Top 10 Fastest-Growing African Cities for Real Estate Investment in 2025

  Jan 08, 2026

Top 10 African Countries with the Fastest-Growing SME Sectors in 2025
Top 10 African Countries with the Fastest-Growing SME Sectors in 2025

  Jan 08, 2026

Cardano’s DeFi logic
Cardano’s DeFi logic

  Jan 07, 2026

Why CasinosAnalyzer Is Becoming the Core of Smarter Gambling Choices
Why CasinosAnalyzer Is Becoming the Core of Smarter Gambling Choices

  Jan 06, 2026

Africa Debt

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  Jan 08, 2026

Top 10 African Countries with the Lowest Public Debt in 2026

Africa’s debt story is often told through sweeping generalizations, with headlines suggesting that most countries on the continent are weighed down by loans and repayments.

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  Dec 04, 2025

How Africa’s Debt Affects Inflation, Jobs and Growth

Africa’s growing public debt is a major economic challenge. It affects everything from food prices to access to credit to the overall pace of development. As governments' repayment obligations rise and available funds shrink, households and businesses feel the impact before economists report on it.

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China-Africa Relations
Top 10 African Countries Importing the Most from China in Early 2026

  Jan 11, 2026

Fun Facts

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  Dec 18, 2025

Ancient African Universities and Learning Centers Older Than Oxford and Harvard

Africa’s ancient universities, like the Houses of Life and Timbuktu’s Sankoré, were global centers of advanced learning in science, law & philosophy centuries before Oxford or Harvard, proving knowledge is Africa’s enduring foundation.

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  Dec 18, 2025

Top 10 African Kingdoms and Cities That Had Street Lighting Before Much of Europe

Long before modern Europe, African kingdoms engineered organized street lighting that powered trade, safety and night life. Knowing this history restores Africa’s place in global innovation and challenges outdated narratives.

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  Dec 18, 2025

Ten African Words That Changed Global Languages

From "okra" to "zombie," African words journeyed across continents, becoming staples in global languages. These terms are not just vocabulary; they are living vessels of history, innovation, and cultural influence.

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  Dec 18, 2025

Top 10 African Cities That Were Once Among the Richest on Earth

Explore African cities that once ranked among the richest on Earth, shaping global trade, culture, and knowledge. This history restores Africa’s place in world civilisation and deepens understanding of its lasting economic and cultural legacy.

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  Dec 13, 2025

Top 10 African Inventions That Changed The World

Africa’s innovations shaped global civilization. These breakthroughs transformed how societies record knowledge, build cities, grow food, and trade, proving Africa’s central and lasting impact on the foundations of the modern world.

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  Dec 13, 2025

Top 10 Most Beautiful Natural Wonders in Africa You’ve Never Heard of

Discover Africa's best-kept secrets from these 10 lesser-known wonders which are vital ecological arks, cultural treasures, and breathtaking testaments to the continent's unparalleled natural heritage.

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