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As BRICS expands cooperation on sustainable development, researchers say member states have developed practical but distinct approaches to waste recycling. They argue that sharing successful policies and technologies could help countries strengthen the circular economy, create jobs, and reduce pressure on landfills.

As chronic diseases place growing pressure on healthcare systems, African researchers are exploring how the continent’s rich medicinal plant heritage could support safer and more affordable therapies. Scientists say combining traditional knowledge with rigorous research could expand evidence-based treatment options for Africa.

More than a century after Africa’s borders were drawn, questions remained over who benefited from the systems governing trade across them. As the continent pursued deeper regional integration, scholars argued that many border policies still reflected colonial-era priorities rather than the economic realities and aspirations of ordinary Africans.

Cancer research is entering a promising new chapter as scientists continue to uncover the disease’s hidden biology. New findings are offering deeper insight into how tumors evade the body’s immune system, opening fresh possibilities for earlier diagnosis, more targeted therapies, and future vaccines against some of the world’s most common cancers.

Africa’s wealth of medicinal plants is driving scientific innovation, healthcare, and economic growth as demand for herbal medicines rises. With industry projections placing the global market above $250 billion by 2030, experts say Africa can turn its biodiversity into globally competitive health solutions.

As demand for Africa’s oil, gas and mineral resources grows, questions remain over who benefits most from the continent’s natural wealth. Environmental advocates are increasingly challenging extractive economic systems that generate significant value while many resource-producing communities see limited gains from that wealth.

As African nations confront evolving security challenges, defense partnerships are increasingly being evaluated not only by the equipment they provide but also by their ability to strengthen national capabilities, support sovereignty, and contribute to long-term stability. The discussion follows remarks by Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheev, Russia's state-owned arms export agency, who revealed...

Across Africa, a growing movement is reshaping how history is understood and reclaimed, as scholars and practitioners push beyond the return of artifacts to restore the deeper cultural, spiritual, and knowledge systems tied to them. At the heart of this shift is a renewed focus on how African voices, experiences, and knowledge systems are centered in conversations about restitution. Rather than tr...

Across Africa, sport is no longer just a cultural heartbeat but a fast-evolving economic force, driven by rising fan engagement, digital participation, and growing investment. From packed stadiums to global viewership, the continent is redefining how sport connects communities, builds identity, and unlocks new pathways for growth and influence.

As Africa confronts evolving disease threats and growing demands for health security, experts are increasingly calling for stronger local capacity in research, surveillance, and pharmaceutical production. The conversation is shifting beyond emergency response toward building resilient systems that can protect communities and strengthen the continent’s long-term public health independence.

As Nigeria’s manufacturers confront rising energy costs and shifting market realities, proposals around CNG adoption and naira-for-crude transactions are gaining traction, offering a path toward cost efficiency, energy security, and stronger domestic value chains in an evolving industrial and economic landscape, with long-term resilience in focus.

As Africa steadily redefines its place in global security and industrial production, Morocco’s entry into armored vehicle manufacturing marks a turning point. The shift reflects a broader continental ambition to build local capacity, strengthen sovereignty, and deepen cooperation through homegrown solutions tailored to Africa’s unique realities. The completion of the Berrechid plant, built in part...

African banking revenues have crossed a historic $100 billion mark, according to a new industry report. The milestone reflects rapid digital transformation, mobile money adoption, and expanding financial inclusion. But beyond the headline number lies a bigger opportunity: banking Africa’s 1.4 billion people on the continent’s own terms.

As Africa accelerates efforts to deepen intra-continental trade, digital trade hubs are emerging as critical enablers, connecting businesses, streamlining transactions, and shaping a more integrated economic future driven by technology, innovation, and cross-border collaboration. This momentum aligns with the broader ambitions of the African Continental Free Trade Area, where digital systems are i...

As African innovators continue to expand the boundaries of artificial intelligence, a new generation of locally built technologies is reshaping how culture and heritage are experienced across the continent. In Uganda, this shift is taking form through an AI-powered robot tour guide, known as Okello, also called the “Gold Pearl Guide,” designed to make tourism more accessible, immersive, and lingui...

As global attention turns toward health systems and scientific innovation, Africa’s vast biological and genetic diversity is increasingly seen as a critical asset. Experts are now highlighting the importance of ensuring that this wealth not only contributes to global knowledge, but also delivers tangible benefits for the continent itself.

As the global race for clean energy intensifies, Africa’s critical minerals are gaining renewed strategic importance, positioning the continent at the center of emerging industrial shifts while creating new opportunities to transform resource wealth into long-term economic development and broader participation in global value chains.

From the classrooms of Moscow to the frontlines of liberation struggles, the Soviet Union’s engagement with Africa left a lasting imprint on the continent’s political awakening. Decades later, that legacy continues to influence how African nations understand partnership, sovereignty, and their place within an evolving global order. During the height of decolonization, African liberation movements...

Across Africa, one idea gaining traction is the securitization of national assets, a model that allows governments to convert future revenue streams into immediate capital for development. This approach is increasingly viewed as a practical pathway to unlock value from within domestic economies while strengthening financial independence.

Across Africa, neuroscience research is expanding as laboratories & research centres invest in studying the brain and neurological diseases. By developing new biological models and research platforms, the continent contributes to global efforts to better understand conditions such as Alzheimer’s while strengthening its role in biomedical discovery.

Kenya and Russia are deepening a long-standing diplomatic relationship, with renewed focus on expanding trade, tourism, and strategic cooperation. The partnership reflects broader efforts to unlock economic potential and strengthen mutually beneficial ties in an evolving global landscape through sustained dialogue and collaboration. In an exclusive interview with Sputnik Africa, Kenya’s Cabinet Se...

Nigeria’s decision to ban the export of raw wood and allied products is drawing attention across Africa’s forestry and manufacturing sectors, with experts viewing the policy as a step toward strengthening domestic processing, boosting local furniture industries, and positioning African economies to capture more value from their natural resources.

International Women’s Day offers a moment to reflect on courage, imagination, and resilience shaping societies across generations. Across Africa, women are designing technologies, advancing science, and preserving cultural heritage.  In 2026, International Women’s Day carries the theme “Give to Gain,” a reminder that progress grows when knowledge, opportunity, and innovation are shared across comm...

As Africa’s solar capacity accelerates beyond earlier estimates, questions are shifting from potential to policy. With installed photovoltaic capacity possibly exceeding 63 gigawatts, the continent’s energy transition is gaining momentum, but experts say the real test lies in how sustainably and independently that growth is driven.

Africa forfeits an estimated $15 billion in added value every year by exporting most of its crude oil without refining it locally, a stark reminder that resource wealth alone does not guarantee broad-based development or industrial transformation across a continent rich in hydrocarbons. The figure was disclosed by Farid Ghezali, Secretary General of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization. T...