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Beyond Commodities: Africa’s creative output is no longer just cultural expression—it is strategic capital shaping global markets.

The Creative Economy as a Soft Power tool: How Africa Can Shape Global Influence Through Culture and Capital

Promotional poster for Doja Cat headlining Global Citizen Move Afrika 2026 tour dates in Kigali, Rwanda and Pretoria, South Africa
Beyond the Stage: Global superstar Doja Cat is set to headline Move Afrika 2026 in Kigali and Pretoria. The initiative, a partnership between Global Citizen and the Rwanda Development Board (RDB), aims to move beyond one-off performances to create a sustainable, world-class touring 'rail' across the African continent.

Building the Rails of a Creative Continent: How Global Citizen’s Move Afrika Is Rewriting the Economics of Touring

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Carrying the Flag, Carrying Responsibility: A Leadership Reflection on Peacebuilding

AI

Could Healthcare Save AI?

health

Hair Transplants in Turkey (2026): A Practical Guide to Costs, Clinics, and Medical Standards

Health Care

Smile Hair Clinic and Best Hair Transplant Services in Turkey Highlight Growing Focus on Verifiable Standards

Climate

Rethinking Plastic: How Risk and Verification Are Reshaping Markets

Newsletter

The Malema Verdict: Is South Africa’s Justice System on Trial?

Politics

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A powerful, close-up portrait of Julius Malema looking resolute, representing the political and personal stakes of his verdict in the South African justice system.
The case against Julius Malema has become more than a legal battle; it's a referendum on the consistency and perceived fairness of the justice system itself. Image: nbcdigitalnews Instagram

Economy

The African Shopper and The Cart They Cannot Check Out

Politics

Elon Musk Calls South Africa “Racist.” The Data, and History, Tell a Different Story

Culture

Wine, Culture, and the Power of Global Movement

Opinion

Why Only African-Centered Leadership Can Bring World Peace

THE COVER

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Sudan’s Crisis in the Shadows

‘A Politics of No Translation.’ Zohran Mamdani on His Unlikely Rise

Vanessa Nakate Wants Climate Justice for Africa

The 100 Most Influential People of 2021: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala

Why Art Is the Antidote for Our Times

Nelson Mandela, 1918–2013: Remembering an Icon of Freedom

DAVOS

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A visionary young African farmer kneeling in a large cabbage field during a vibrant sunset, representing African food systems innovation and youth entrepreneurship.
Beyond the Boardroom: Africa’s next era of growth is being built by a new generation of agricultural entrepreneurs who see the field as a lab for innovation. Pictured: Nkosinathi Makamela,24-year-old award-winning farmer from Dutywa in the Eastern Cape, South Africa - image by: Lolo Mixed Farming

Beyond the Boardroom: How African-Led Innovation is Rewriting the Future of Food

WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and global finance leaders at a World Economic Forum panel discussing the international economy
Global economic leaders, including WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, at the World Economic Forum. As the myth of a universal rules-based order fades, the Global South is increasingly demanding a genuinely inclusive multilateral system. Image Cred: world Economic Forum Flickr

Beyond the Rules-Based Myth: Navigating a Post-Universal World

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Vice President Kashim Shettima leads a high-level delegation to Nigeria House, inaugurated at the World Economic Forum during Davos Summit 2026 - image courtesy of Nigeria House

Nigeria Comes to Davos — and the World Is No Longer Buying Promises

MINING

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PEOPLE

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Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu
Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu - recipient of TIME Africa Special Recognition Award

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Nzinga Qunta, masterfully steered the proceedings at G20 Women to Africa event
Nzinga Qunta, masterfully steered the proceedings at G20 Women to Africa event

Nzinga Qunta

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Zohran Mamdani

Voices

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AI Engineers Need Their Own Hippocratic Oath. Here’s What It Should Say

Britain Is Getting the Immigration Debate All Wrong

Americans’ Energy Costs are Rising. You Can Blame Trump and Big Tech

How Weight-Loss Drugs Impact Your Dating Life

AI

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A smiling young African female agricultural entrepreneur holding a digital POS machine at a vibrant fresh produce market, representing modern agri-tech and food security in Africa.
Empowering Africa’s food systems: The integration of digital tools and agri-tech into local markets is essential for building resilient, future-proof economies.

Beyond the Crisis: How Agri-Tech and Data Can Secure Africa’s Food Future

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Beyond the hype: How can AI truly deliver Equity-First solutions in Education?

Delegates at the Milken Institute’s Middle East and Africa Summit. Courtesy of The Milken Insti.

Milken Institute’s Middle East and Africa Summit: A New Architecture for Cross-Regional Prosperity

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Parents Allege ChatGPT Is Responsible for Their Teenage Son’s Death by Suicide

Health

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Your Quest for Perfect Sleep Is Keeping You Awake

Photo-Illustration by Chloe Dowling

Stop Saying These 5 Things to People With Social Anxiety

Photo-Illustration by TIME (Source Images: Galina Tolochko—Getty Images, Kateryna Kon—Science Photo Library/Getty Images)

You Should Be Washing Your Shoes. Experts Explain How

Climate

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The event will be hosted by Nandi Madida, award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and advocate, whose presence bridges Africa’s creative energy with its global cultural influence

TIME Africa G20 Impact Summit: Africa Steps Onto the Global Stage

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The Kingdom of Lesotho and the Republic of Botswana strengthen bilateral ties - image by Boitelo Rabele (Facebook)

Southern Africa Unites to Secure Water for the Future

H.E. Dr Nabhit Kapur , Permanent Observer of the Pan African Intergovernmental Governmental Agency for Water and Sanitation (WSA) to the United Nations - courtesy of UNGA
H.E. Dr Nabhit Kapur , Permanent Observer of the Pan African Intergovernmental Governmental Agency for Water and Sanitation (WSA) to the United Nations - courtesy of UNGA

At the 80th UNGA, Africa’s WSA Pushes Water and Sanitation to the Forefront of Global Debate

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Her Mother Died in a Heat Wave. Is Big Oil Responsible?

Entertainment

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A vibrant group of young Nigerian protestors holding a large white banner that reads 'NIGERIA WOKE UP @ 60' while waving national flags, representing the grassroots movement for social justice and institutional awareness in Africa
Reclaiming the Narrative: In the streets of Lagos and Abuja, 'Waking Up' wasn't a political slur—it was a demand for dignity. While the West weaponises the word, Africa’s youth are living its original meaning

How “Woke” Became the Right’s Most Powerful Weapon

A stylish young African woman in a vibrant red suit viewing contemporary paintings at a modern art exhibition, representing the growth of Africa's creative economy.
The New Face of Investment: As the African art market expands by 46%, young professionals and the global diaspora are driving a cultural renaissance that is rewriting the continent’s economic story. Image by: ArtXLagos

Beyond Extraction: How Arts and Culture Could Be Part of Africa’s Development Story

Kunle Afolayan, son of Ade Love, is Africa’s most important filmmaker. Photo courtesy KAP Hub.

After Sembène: The New Architecture of African Cinema

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The 46 Most Anticipated Movies of Fall 2025

G20

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Cultural figures and moderators, Nandi Madida and Vusi Thembekwayo at TIME Africa Impact Summit in Johannesburg

TIME Africa G20 Impact Summit: A Defining Moment for Pan-African Leadership

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President Cyril Ramaphosa Closing Ceremony of G20 Summit in Johannesburg - photo by : G20 South Africa Facebook

G20 South Africa Summit 2025: Final Outcomes and Global Impact

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G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg - photo by Department of International Relations and Cooperation, SA (dirco)

Day One at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg: Key Highlights and Reactions

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