In a landmark economic shift, the cedi has ended 2025 with a staggering 32% appreciation against the dollar, breaking a three-decade-long cycle of annual depreciation. This historic performance coincides with the 60th anniversary of the local currency, which was first introduced in 1965 to replace the British West African pound. The depreciation jinx, which saw […]

Detty December means a month of “back to back to back” partying in Nigeria’s megacity, both for locals and visiting members of the diaspora. Bring your stamina, dancing shoes and wads of cash.

Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.