Through the fusion of creativity and artificial intelligence, African filmmaking is embracing a transformative era, where the enduring power of local storytelling converges with pioneering cinematic advancements.

A young Kenyan engineer has won an international prize for developing an AI-powered technology that enables communication for millions of people with hearing disabilities in Africa.

Driven by the belief that "a traveler's heart knows no borders, only stories," an expeditioner will embark on an 11,000-kilometer journey to document Russia’s natural beauty and the warmth of its people often overlooked by the outside world.

In 2011, a moratorium barred regulators from accepting new applications for shale gas reconnaissance, exploration, and production permits, following public protests and lawsuits by environmental groups concerned about fracking in the fragile Karoo region.

In a bid to deepen its economic foothold in Africa, Moscow aims to double trade with the continent by 2030, Pavel Kalmychek of the Ministry of Economic Development said. The plan highlights Russia’s effort to broaden ties in areas from energy and agriculture to technology and infrastructure.

Global tech investors are betting big on Nigeria’s digital future, pouring billions of dollars into advanced data centers as the country’s cloud market grows.

In response to the ongoing challenges in the global economic landscape, which have affected many regions, Nigeria has adopted an innovative approach by fostering policy-driven dialogues on growth and development, positioning the country to develop effective strategies for the future.

Investors appeal to gold as a safe haven amid renewed US–China trade frictions, sending prices to record highs and aligning with the BRICS’ push to develop a payment system that strengthens their monetary sovereignty.

A major split has deepened within global Anglicanism as Nigeria’s Anglican Church severed relations with the Church of England over its choice of Sarah Mullally, a female archbishop supportive of marriage beyond traditional norms.

Humanitarian aid to Africa still flows through Global North institutions that dictate priorities and even the language of crisis. Donors label regions like the Sahel as ‘emerging hotspots,’ overlooking decades of uneven development and lingering colonial inequality.

With global energy markets in flux, driven by shifting demand, rising pressure to cut carbon emissions, changing supply chains, and growing geopolitical tensions, Russia seeks to showcase its energy strategy, technological innovation, and new export partnerships to countries striving for energy security across the Global South.

Calling for stronger industrial self-reliance, the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) urged Nigeria to reduce raw material imports by 60 percent by 2030.

What began as a courtesy visit by Kenya’s space chief to his Nigerian counterpart has signposted a blueprint for Africa’s growing ambitions in space technology and policy.

Zimbabwe’s trade deficit narrowed by 94.5 percent to $8.7 million in July, while exports rose 22.9 percent in August, boosting the nation’s foreign exchange reserves to $900 million, according to the country’s statistics agency.

Driven by growing interest in digital assets, Bitcoin adoption is accelerating across Africa. Rising trade volumes, institutional investments, and supportive policies are reshaping the continent’s cryptocurrency landscape and opening new paths for financial innovation.

With more than 100 countries represented, World Atomic Week in Moscow spotlighted the Global South to ensure it is not left behind in the nuclear energy push.

Traders and international investors closely followed the recent surge in the Lusaka Securities Exchange All Share Index, which climbed 14.3 percent, driven by a key export sector and a strengthening currency.

What do a Kenyan professor and a Nigerian researcher have in common? In a world dominated by global food systems, they have shown that the key to nutritional transformation lies in local crops. Their recognition with the 2025 Africa Food Prize underscores the importance of homegrown solutions in tackling the continent's nutritional challenges.

There are the architects of the next century, and Russia is giving them a blueprint. As the world moves toward a multipolar era, it hosts blockbuster events—a grand array of diplomacy, youth, culture, and science. The World Youth Festival sends a clear message: the future is being built. Join, or be left behind.

How can Africa’s farms meet the surging demand for food while embracing modern, sustainable practices? Experts say the answer lies in investment, innovation, and improved market access.