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April 4, 2025
Why China Is Betting Big on Africa’s Future
China isn’t just investing in Africa—it’s reshaping the continent’s future and rewriting the rules of global influence. From infrastructure to currency deals, Beijing’s ambitions run deep.
Illustration by Osman Ahmed for The Africanica
How Africa was colonized
"The Partition of Africa" — European powers divide the continent at the Berlin Conference (1884–85), while African leaders watch, powerless to stop the lines being drawn across their future. / Illustration by Elijah Brown
As an African, should you give up?
How Ibrahim Traoré Captured Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s new military leader Ibrahim Traore is escorted by soldiers in an armoured vehicle in Ouagadougou. Photo: Reuters
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Top 9 Poorest Countries in the World in 2025
Africa’s Wealthiest Companies: The Biggest Corporations Driving Economic Growth (2025 Update)
Top 10 Investment-Attractive African Countries in 2025: Where Investors Are Focusi
The Top 10 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Africa (2025 Update)
The Top 10 African Billionaires and How They Built Their Empires (2025 Edition)
The 10 Fastest Growing Industries in Africa That Will Shape the Futur
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History
The Ancient African Civilizations That Shaped the World
The land that The Pentagon is on used to be a thriving Black American town
The Lost Cities of Africa: Forgotten Civilizations and Archaeological Marvels
The Amapiano Story: Origins, Evolution, and Cultural Impact
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