Uganda's pay-TV subscribers fell from 1.65 million in 2021 to 1.1 million by the end of 2025, hit by smartphones and streaming. What keeps the market alive is one thing: English Premier League rights. Inside the football moat that decides DStv's future under Canal+
Uganda's diaspora sent home $2.5 billion in 2025, and much of it is building apartments in Kampala's suburbs. But the market is producing three-bedroom units for investors abroad, not affordable homes for local workers. Inside the remittance economy reshaping Ugandan property.
The full Bloomberg 2026 African startups list: 25 companies across 15 countries. Fintech takes the biggest share, but the surprises are in defence tech, telemedicine, and climate.
Stanford's 2026 AI Index reveals South Africa is one of just three countries where AI engineering skills are outpacing literacy. African investors should take note. (159 characters)
The completion of Africa's largest power station has rewired water politics from Lake Victoria to the Mediterranean. The smart money is moving accordingly.
Why does 80% of African startup funding come from foreign investors? A new study of 4,444 founders across 51 countries reveals the hidden frictions shaping who builds, who funds, and who gets left out of Africa's startup boom.
The FT 2026 ranking of Africa's fastest-growing companies has Egypt at the top and Kenya ahead of Nigeria. But the more telling story is in the names: printers, banks and supermarket chains. The Silicon Savannah class that defined African tech four years ago is merging, restructuring or gone.
Kenya has proved that the daily payments of low-income solar customers can be securitised, underwritten by commercial banks, and repaid ahead of schedule. Nigeria, with the bigger market and the weaker currency, is the next test.
Discover the safest inland waters in Africa where serene landscapes meet peaceful adventures. From the calm shores of Lake Malawi to the tranquil Okavango Delta, these are the perfect spots for safe and scenic travel.
Africa, a continent rich in culture and diversity, is also home to some of the most extravagant statehouses. These statehouses serve as the official residences and offices for African heads of state.
Contrary to popular belief around the world, several African leaders have gracefully handed over the reins of government, cementing their legacies as champions of democracy.
Africa is home to some of the youngest populations in the world, driven by high birth rates and improving healthcare systems.
Many African nations have seen long-serving leaders who have maintained their grip on power for decades, often through constitutional changes, military strength, or political maneuvering.
While some coups are well-documented, others remain lesser-known but no less significant in shaping the political landscape of their respective nations.
In 2024, several African nations continue to lead the continent in gold production, contributing significantly to the global supply.
Africa is home to some of the longest and most iconic roadways in the world, stretching across diverse landscapes and connecting countries and regions.
