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MARKET INTELLIGENCE

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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POLITICAL ECONOMY

  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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INFRASTRUCTURE

  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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Africa Debt

  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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Fun Facts

  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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