The stories shaping Africa today — politics, culture, heritage, and community updates.

Tanzania prioritizes local drug manufacturing to reduce imports and become East Africa’s pharmaceutical hub, strengthening African self-reliance.

African creators are advocating for the recognition of digital work, emphasizing the monetization of cultural pillars driving global influence.

French and Nigerian artists collaborate in Lagos, creating nearly 60 tracks in a week, blending diverse genres for global impact.

Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat pioneer, posthumously receives a Lifetime Grammy, marking a monumental win for African music on the global stage.

Ivory Coast launches a cocoa buyback scheme, ensuring producers get paid and stabilizing the sector amid piling stocks.

Burkina Faso votes to join the Vienna Convention, reinforcing its commitment to nuclear power and greater energy independence.