'A great tree has fallen' says Ghana President Akufo-Addo, remarking on the death of the first president of the Fourth Republic, Jerry Rawlings, at the age of 73.

Is ex-Credit Suisse CEO Tidjane Thiam about to launch a USD 250 million blank cheque vehicle?

The AfCFTA finally launches, bringing with it a USD 3 trillion opportunity for the continent to further develop its value chain, whilst Universal Music Group makes a slew of new appoints in its leadership team in Africa.

A look back at a year that brought a pandemic sized drawback, uprisings, and innovation.

Ghana's Akufo-Addo wins a second term in a closely contested battle with Mahama, whilst Helios acquires 35% stake in BIM Morocco, valuing the company at USD 200 million.

Nestle and Cargill fight to prevent lawsuit from former child labourers, as Kenya looks to China for vaccine.

Hershey moves to avoid Africa's cocoa price premium, as reports suggest Yoo Myung-hee has withdrawn from the WTO Director-General race.

Zambia set to become the first African nation to default on its foreign debt since the start of the crisis, as the continent's coronavirus cases hit 2 million.

Nigerian Senate contemplates regulation of online posts, as World Trade Organization postpones Director-General appointment.

Will Okonjo-Iweala be Trumped to the post at the final hurdle? Where now for Comic Relief as 'white saviours' criticism forces course-correct in Africa?

Protests against police brutality lead to more brutality and killings in Nigeria.

Could the disbandment of SARS prove a political turning point for Nigeria?

Can Okonjo-Iweala prevail as the WTO is set to name its first-ever female Director-General?

Eco currency could now be delayed by up to 5 years, as the question is asked, should Africa be called Africa?

Mali names interim president, as the World Health Organization agrees new rules to begin testing on African herbal remedies.

"I don't have time for nonsense," says John Boyega, as he resigns from Jo Malone role. Whilst Universal Studio Group names Nigerian as new Chairman.

One of the youngest people to pass two GCSEs, whilst still attending primary school, talks her upbringing, her love for tech, and its need for diversity.

Nigerian lawyer suing Oxford Dictionary for incorrect word definition, as construction of Akon's cryptocurrency-powered city forges ahead.

Wakanda Forever: the star who helped us see the hero in us all, Chadwick Boseman, dies at the age of 43.

Nigerian Government may sue Ghana over shop closures, as international flights in both countries are set to resume.

Nigeria makes first pirates conviction under new maritime law, and our 'Year of Africa' series continues with a brief look at some of the major civil wars that broke out in the aftermath of independence.

Fears of divestment continue as Shoprite pulls plug on Nigeria, and Access Bank buys Zambia's Cavmont Bank.

AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina, cleared of misconduct, as the Ivory Coast names its new Prime Minister.

Afrobeats becomes less of a phenomenon and more of a mainstay, as the UK launches its first official chart.

Gabon appoints its first female prime minister, as the body of techpreneur and founder of Gokada, is found dismembered.

Ivory Coast's Prime Minister passes away, Nigeria's Okonjo-Iweala bids to become the WTO's next Director-General, and Pepsico appoints Segun Agbaje to its board.

Netflix appoints Ghanaian-American as Chief Marketing Officer, as a private equity-backed group acquires its first university in West Africa.

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