Ethiopia begins constructing Africa’s biggest airport Ethiopia is set to build a $12.5 billion mega-airport near its capital, aiming to handle 110 million passengers annually and The Africa Dispatch January 13, 2026
Meet the two Ghanaian women making history in Commonwealth leadership Professor Nana Aba Appiah Amfo’s election as Chair of the Association of Commonwealth Universities Council adds to Ghana’s growing influence, The Africa Dispatch January 8, 2026
Ghana hopes to end IMF bailouts this year After 17 financial rescues, President John Mahama says Ghana is determined to end its reliance on IMF support. The president The Africa Dispatch January 7, 2026
Ghana, South Africa and AU condemn America’s invasion of Venezuela A wave of condemnation has swept across Africa after the U.S. launched a large-scale attack on Venezuela and captured President The Africa Dispatch January 4, 2026
2026: African elections to look forward to From Benin's high-stakes elections after a foiled coup to Uganda’s generational showdown and Congo’s decades-long power grip, 2026 is shaping The Africa Dispatch January 1, 2026
South Africa-US tensions escalate after ‘targeted’ arrest of Kenyan nationals The US has warned South Africa of severe consequences although it is unclear the extent of those consequences. The latest The Africa Dispatch December 18, 2025
A short-lived coup, security forces deployment and a state of emergency declaration: What is happening in West Africa? Democracy is faltering in West Africa with five nations within the region currently under junta rule. A failed coup in The Africa Dispatch December 12, 2025
Namatai Kwekweza: The youngest African to win the German Africa Prize Before Kwekweza, the youngest African to have won the prize was Ilwad Elman; a 34-year-old Somali, recognized in 2020 for The Africa Dispatch November 30, 2025
Meet the 19-Year-old revolutionizing menstrual care with AI and sustainability What started as a dream to bridge menstrual disparities in Nigeria has evolved into a pioneering innovation. At just 19 The Africa Dispatch November 21, 2025
Ghana ranks first in Africa for Gold deposits, sixth globally The 2025 score means Ghana has maintained its position as Africa’s largest gold producer and the only African country among The Africa Dispatch November 6, 2025