The publishing industry in Ethiopia faces significant challenges due to a scarcity of publishers, few bookstores, and an informal distribution system, which puts immense pressure on writers.
The South African economy showed limited growth in 2023, expanding by 0.6% compared to 1.9% in 2022, due in part to logistical challenges at Transnet affecting exports and a concerning energy crisis leading to frequent power cuts. These issues are expected to influence the outcome of the upcoming general election in May. James Mackay, Executive Chairman of the Energy Council of South Africa, discussed the country's energy crisis in Johannesburg.
For five days, the economic capital of Benin vibrated to the rhythm of the cinema of African women and its diaspora, offering a unique platform to emerging and established talents. Immerse yourself behind the scenes of the Cotonou International Women's Film Festival.
Her film made history by becoming the first Moroccan film to win the Golden Star at the Marrakech International Film Festival. Find out how talented filmmaker Asmae El Moudir captivated audiences and won this prestigious award in an exclusive interview.
Nigeria's economy grew by 3.46% in the last quarter of 2023, surpassing analysts' expectations of 2.54%. The growth was driven mainly by the oil sector, which saw a remarkable increase in production by over 12% following a three-year slump. Despite this positive development, Nigeria still struggles with significant economic challenges. We turn to Wilson Erumebor, Senior Economist at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, to delve into this mixed outlook.
Transformation of commodities, exports, and free trade: these were the main concerns of African exhibitors at this sixtieth edition of the Paris International Agricultural Show.
He is the creative genius who is reinventing men's fashion in Africa! Based in Pointe-Noire, our guest is much more than a designer: he's a visionary, a pioneer of modern elegance. Through his emblematic brand LIOCRUSS STYLE DESIGN, he shapes contemporary aesthetics with creations that combine sophistication and innovation.
FANCOCO is a startup created by Cherif Dine Akedjou in 2015 in Benin. It was in 2019 that this entrepreneur decided to transform coconut waste into a multitude of aesthetic and functional objects. It didn't take long for the concept to catch on, and today he is proving himself to be a pioneer in this field.
Submerged markets, homes and tourist sites partially washed away, traffic made impossible: Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, is struggling to recover from catastrophic floods. Climate disruption, the lack of functioning waste pipes and the absence of an alert system are all factors which have contributed to increasing the toll.
