Fellow Guardian Africa Network contributor and journalist Tolu Ogunlesi has written a frightening and fascinating piece about being subject to an armed robbery in Lekki, Lagos just last week. While we are all for promoting the good that’s going on in Africa, the reality is that such incidences – Tolu was forced into the boot [...]

While all eyes have been on the Gaza this week, another major conflict is slipping past the radar of most people. Unfortunately it appears that an African conflict is less interesting to the west and its media than a Middle Eastern one. On Monday, armed rebels from the M23 (which stands for March 23 Movement) [...]

Forbes has just released its second annual list of the 40 richest people in Africa. It is as always an interesting read, although it is not surprising to see names like Aliko Dangote appearing at the top. What is most interesting, however, is that two women have now joined the ranks. They are Nigerian Folorunsho [...]

With Christmas within sight, the usual ‘save Africa at Christmas’ charity adverts will no doubt start being rolled out. Well, a few Africans – no doubt fed up of seeing those adverts, which are often very patronizing, year upon year – have decided to turn the tables and do their own (spoof) campaign, urging people to help [...]

Here are some great reads for you to wrap up your week   Business: With Africa’s mobile market on a continual growth curve, South Africa’s Vodacom has announced that it is looking for Sub-Saharan acquisitions The Whitaker Groups outlines how to do well in Africa in Navigating Africa: 17 lessons from the ground Fastjet takes [...]

The luxury goods industry is one that we predict will expand rapidly in Africa over the next decade. With an increasing number of Africans with more money to spare, a large and growing youth market, as well as economies with double digit growth rates it is no wonder that luxury brands have started to turn [...]

The value of contemporary African art is, without a doubt, becoming more recognized across the world. Just last week the Director of London’s Tate Modern said that western art could no longer consider itself the dominant force in contemporary art globally. The Tate Modern is now investing 40% of its acquisition budget in international art, [...]

As you step into your weekend, here is what you should be reading: Business: McKinsey has just published a detailed report on The Rise of the African Consumer, outlining demographics, consumer needs and behaviour. It’s worth reading if you’re interested in this huge market. Nairobi ups stakes in luxury hotel market China makes $15billion direct [...]

On November 7th, 2012, history was made again when President Barack Obama was re-elected in a decisive victory, which saw him take key battleground states Iowa, Ohio and Wisconsin as well as his competitor’s home state of Massachusetts. In the end Obama won 303 electoral college votes – more than the 270 required, and much more than [...]

President Obama’s visit to Ghana in 2009 With the US election upon us, various publications have been speaking to Africans about how they feel about President Obama’s first term, with the general sentiment being reported to be one of disappointment that he has not done more for the continent. Although that there is more that the [...]