DNA testing inspiring more American celebs to visit Africa
Africa’s cultural and tourism economy is experiencing a surge in interest from the global diaspora, driven by a booming ancestry testing market that is...
Nakhulo Khaimia: Redefining what cycling means for the African woman
The Grand Nairobi Race has always been close to my heart; I’ve never missed a single one. This year, we partnered with the organisers...
New women’s movement shakes traditional leadership
From classrooms in Ogun State to policy summits in Nairobi, African women are reshaping leadership by drawing from their...
Becky Chaplin: Once rescued, now a rescuer
Found as a newborn by a vet in Kenya and adopted by a family from the UK, 31-year-old occupational...
AltarPOS: How a simple QR code is rewiring South Africa’s culture of giving
On a windy afternoon at a Johannesburg taxi rank, a young woman selling roasted meals holds out not a...
Women-to-women mentorships are raising Africa’s next generation of leaders
Experienced women leaders are rising up to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers across Africa–in a...
Kenya’s secularism put to test as President Ruto seeks to build church at State House
Kenya has a long history of civic activism, with citizens raising their voice to hold public officials accountable. Now,...
From Nigeria to Côte d’Ivoire, Yoruba businesswomen forge a network of sisterhood and entrepreneurship
Across four West African nations lies a century-old route from Nigeria to Côte d’Ivoire, crossed weekly by thousands in...