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(From right) Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan poses for a photograph with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Jan 10, 2026.

Global Enterprise

China’s Africa lending nearly halved in 2024, shifts to yuan

In 2024, China funded just six projects across the continent

The story of Osimhen is typical of so many African footballers. It is a classic rags-to-riches tale as seemingly insurmountable odds are overcome to achieve stardom.

Victor Osimhen: From Lagos newspaper seller to stardom with Nigeria

Much is expected from the 26-year-old striker at the upcoming 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Floodwaters submerging vehicles in Hat Yai, southern Thailand, in late November. At least 34 people died, and thousands more were displaced.

Opinion & Features

New megacities lie in the path of devastating floods

The monsoon belt from South-east Asia to West Africa is where catastrophic rainfall is set to increase most dramatically

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has used this year's summit to call for accelerated reform of the World Bank, among others.

Opinion & Features

As US boycotts G20, China dominates the script

With Washington absent and tariffs imposed, Beijing seized the African summit to champion the Global South – and expand its influence

Africa is managing to pull investment from large Middle Eastern sovereign funds, ultra high net-worth individuals and corporates seeking expansion, according to Barclays.

Barclays sees surge in Africa, Asia cross-border deal flows

The Middle East, India and Singapore are doing more transactions in the region, and this will likely increase in 2026

PM Wong (left) and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali at the National Palace in Addis Ababa on Nov 24.

Economy & Policy

Singapore to set up embassy in Ethiopia, offer study visits for African officials

Both sides can catalyse trade and investment flows between their regions, says PM Wong

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali (left) met Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at the Istana when he made his first official visit to the city-state in June 2024.

PM Wong heads to South Africa for G20 summit, followed by first official visit to Ethiopia

This is his first visit to Africa since taking the helm

US tourists Richard and Sheryl with their local guide, interacting with local youth on their walk on Lido beach during a guided tour in Mogadishu.

Sun, sea, sand ... in Somalia? Tourists are trickling in, despite security fears

Attacks in Mogadishu are down 86% from 2023; the city is relatively secure, but rest of country isn’t

Sun Xiushun, founder and chairman of Winning International, says that the company will continue to act as a collaborator to help Singapore firms tap Africa's potential.

Global Enterprise

Singapore firm anchors West Africa’s mega mine: Inside Winning International’s Simandou play

The company leverages the city-state’s connector strengths to reshape global high-grade iron-ore trade

The warriors of Samburu.

Travel & Wellness

TRAVEL

Beyond the safari: A journey into the soul of Kenya

The new Suyian lodge in Laikipia isn’t just about ticking off the Big Five, but connecting with a land and its people

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