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Vol. 1, Issue 1May 2026 · African Excellence

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Africa's New Generation Is Rewriting the Rules of Global Business
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Africa's New Generation Is Rewriting the Rules of Global Business

From Lagos to Nairobi, a wave of bold entrepreneurs is building world-class companies that are reshaping industries. The full story — including exclusive interviews with five founders — is in this month's magazine.

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Afrobeats Has Conquered the World. What Comes Next?
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Afrobeats Has Conquered the World. What Comes Next?

With Burna Boy selling out stadiums in Tokyo and Tyla topping charts in São Paulo, African music has achieved global dominance. Our culture editor explores what happens after the conquest.

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Africa's New Generation Is Rewriting the Rules of Global Business
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Africa's New Generation Is Rewriting the Rules of Global Business

From Lagos to Nairobi, a wave of bold entrepreneurs is building world-class companies that are reshaping industries. The full story — including exclusive interviews with five founders — is in this month's magazine.

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Amara Diallo·9 min read·May 14, 2026
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Afrobeats Has Conquered the World. What Comes Next?
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Afrobeats Has Conquered the World. What Comes Next?

With Burna Boy selling out stadiums in Tokyo and Tyla topping charts in São Paulo, African music has achieved global dominance. Our culture editor explores what happens after the conquest.

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Adaeze Okonkwo·7 min read·May 13, 2026
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The African Women Scientists Solving the Continent's Biggest Challenges
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The African Women Scientists Solving the Continent's Biggest Challenges

From malaria vaccines to drought-resistant crops, a new generation of African women scientists is leading research that will define the 21st century. Meet five of them in our centre spread.

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Dr. Fatima Al-Rashid·8 min read·May 13, 2026
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Africa's Democratic Moment: How a New Generation Is Demanding Accountability
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Africa's Democratic Moment: How a New Generation Is Demanding Accountability

From Dakar to Nairobi, young Africans are using digital tools and street protests to hold governments accountable. Our political correspondent reports from the frontlines.

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Kwame Asante·9 min read·May 14, 2026
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AFCON 2026: The Teams, the Stars, and the Stories That Will Define the Tournament
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AFCON 2026: The Teams, the Stars, and the Stories That Will Define the Tournament

With Morocco hosting and a record 24 nations competing, the Africa Cup of Nations is set to be the most watched in history. Our sports editor breaks down every group and every star to watch.

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Seun Adeyemi·6 min read·May 12, 2026
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The Maasai in the Modern World: Preserving Identity Without Freezing in Time
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The Maasai in the Modern World: Preserving Identity Without Freezing in Time

How the Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania are navigating the tension between cultural preservation and the demands of the 21st century — without losing who they are.

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Naomi Wanjiku·11 min read·May 11, 2026
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What Does It Mean to Be African in 2026? The Diaspora Answers
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What Does It Mean to Be African in 2026? The Diaspora Answers

We asked 50 diaspora Africans across London, New York, Paris, and Toronto to define their identity. The answers were surprising, moving, and deeply human.

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Ama Mensah·12 min read·May 11, 2026
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The African Free Trade Area Is Finally Working. Here's the Proof
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The African Free Trade Area Is Finally Working. Here's the Proof

Three years after launch, the AfCFTA is showing real results — intra-African trade is up 23%. Our economics correspondent examines the data and the human stories behind the numbers.

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Emeka Obi·8 min read·May 10, 2026
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Africa Doesn't Need More Aid. It Needs Honest Leaders and Open Markets
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Africa Doesn't Need More Aid. It Needs Honest Leaders and Open Markets

The continent's greatest obstacle to prosperity is not a lack of resources or talent — it is the persistent failure of governance. Prof. Kofi Mensah makes the case plainly.

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Prof. Kofi Mensah·5 min read·May 10, 2026
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