Perspective
African Rare Earth Production Spikes as Global Demand Triples by 2035
Africa’s share of the global rare earths market is expected to reach 9% by 2035—but increased exploration could raise this…
African music excellence at 68th Grammys
The legendary Afrobeat creator, Fela Kuti, became the first African artist to…
How new smart steps boost Africa’s venture market
Africa’s venture market is entering a new phase. Beyond recovering from past…
![Africa races to outpace Asia in economic growth [Graphics: Hope Mukami]](https://primeprogressng.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2_Africa_races_to_outpace_Asia_in_economic_growth-1-1-1-330x220.jpg "The great pivot: Africa ready to overtake Asia in economic growth 9")
The great pivot: Africa ready to overtake Asia in economic growth
While the overall economic growth rate for the Asian and Pacific region…
Africa’s tourism hits new highs, thanks to back-to-nature experiences
During the 2025 December festivities, record numbers of holiday makers and tourists…
Ivory Coast female biker challenges Europe, Africa: ‘We need inclusive biking’
The award-winning and influential biker from Ivory Coast known as "Bambina" has…
African Festivals Transform into Multi-Million Dollar Cultural Powerhouses
A new generation of artists, audiences, and organizers is redefining live performance…
![Local capital sparks Africa’s startup funding comeback [Graphic: Hope Mukami]](https://primeprogressng.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/New_large_ticket_deals_signal_return_to_funding_bonanza_in_Africa_s_startup_scene-1-1-1-330x220.jpg "Africa’s startup boom as local capital triggers funding comeback 17")
Africa’s startup boom as local capital triggers funding comeback
Africa’s startup ecosystem is bouncing back, with 2025 funding levels seen surpassing…
