Continents

The anticipation builds each year as countries await their position in the Passport Index rankings. This 2025 edition sheds light on which nation, across the continents, offers the golden key of visa-free travel — the passport that opens the most doors without bureaucratic encumbrances. North America: Canada Canada once again proves that her passport is a powerhouse with its bearers gaining access to 173 destinations sans the need for a visa. “A dream of mine,” one Canadian traveler…

Cassava Technologies and Nvidia: Pioneering AI in Africa Have you ever wondered what it takes for a continent often overshadowed in tech innovations to take the global stage? Well, perhaps a blend of audacity and strategic partnerships might just do the trick. In an inspiring stride towards transforming Africa’s digital landscape, Cassava Technologies, under the visionary leadership of Zimbabwean telecoms mogul Strive Masiyiwa, is collaborating with Nvidia Corp. to lay the foundation for Africa’s very first…

Uniting Forces for Africa's Future: The Africa CEO Forum Imagine a room buzzing with the energy of over 2,000 business leaders and government officials, all united by a singular goal: steering Africa toward a more prosperous future. That's exactly what the Africa CEO Forum, organized by the renowned Jeune Afrique Media group in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), aims to achieve. This year's theme, “Can a New Deal Between State and Private…

This weekend, as St. Patrick's Day celebrations light up worldwide, Irish flags will be flying high in every corner of the globe. However, one daring Irishman has gone above and beyond, proudly waving the tricolour every single day for the past year while cycling from Ireland to Australia. Meet Fergal Guihen, a dedicated nurse from Roscommon, who has been chronicling his incredible journey and the challenges he's faced along the way on social media. So far, he has pedaled through 20 countries, traversing the diverse…

Africa's external debt levels have long been a topic of concern. High-interest rates and the slow maturity of local financial ecosystems add layers to this complex issue. Does this situation reflect the broader global economic landscape, or is it particular to Africa's unique geopolitical fabric? There's a constant increase in the need for foreign capital to sponsor imports, and this naturally inflates the external debt burden. As highlighted in a report by Afreximbank Research, Africa relies significantly on…