In Africa, 60% of the population are under 25. Born in the age of social media, they are connected to the world. They need training, jobs and a voice in the political process. Generation Z, frustrated by being all too often forced into unemployment or exile, is becoming aware of its power.

The Ivorian rapper has set the pace, mixing hip-hop beats with traditional rhythms. And he is in constant dialogue with a galvanised fanbase.

Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung, head of Berlin's prestigious Haus der Kulturen der Welt, campaigns for authentically African art rooted in the continent and powerfully contemporary so that it can be part of the world. A frank and direct interview.

To coincide with the release of their truly historic compilation, meet a loving and iconic couple.

Business, new technologies, environment, sciences, arts and culture, media, politics as well… They represent a new African generation of doers of all ages, confident, connected both to the continent and the global world. Here are twenty portraits of these iconic personalities, who inspire thousands of others!

Every child has the right to education, but this can be a challenge for a child born in Ethiopia, a country of approximately 126.5 million inhabitants located in the Horn of Africa. Acquiring an education in Ethiopia can be hindered by a number of barriers, including conflict in the North, poverty across the country, difficult terrain, and impacts of climate change.

The Senegalese singer has followed up his promising debut album with ‘Passeport’, a groovy, socially conscious album.

Witnessing the magic of the great migration, which brings the Tanzanian plains to life every year, is an unforgettable experience.

First discovered on The Voice, this young French singer of Ivorian descent is making a name for herself with her promising second EP, Autolyse.

Following a few seasons of reflection, British jazzman Shabaka Hutchings has released a debut album, both solo and collaborative, of rare contemplative beauty.

Not only prolific but committed too, the Ivorian artist is back with an album featuring acoustic versions of his own compositions. A genuine triumph!

AM: It's no easy task, revisiting songs from your own repertoire, from ‘Plus rien ne m'étonne’ to ‘Justice’.

He describes himself as a Frenchman of West African descent and he's imposed his style on the culinary scene in Paris, the world's most demanding gastronomic capital. Interview with a Michelin-star chef of boundless creativity, who has made multiculturalism and fusion his trademarks.

By 2030, Africa will be producing half a million tonnes of "white gold", which is twelve times more than it does currently. Producer countries are looking to locally refine this "white gold", which is the linchpin of our energy transition, to carve out a niche for themselves in a highly strategic value chain.

The objective is to become fully involved in promoting sustainable human development, both in Morocco and in the regions of the global South, through skills development and knowledge sharing.

Massive investments by the Emirates and Saudi Arabia are providing temporary relief for an economy in crisis. But there is widespread resistance to what many see as a selling-off of assets.

While the price of this safe-haven commodity continues to rise, there is little return for producer countries. Refining capacity is low and the informal sector still dominates. Ecowas recommends formalising artisanal and small-scale gold mining.

Considered for a long time to be a gold mine, they are now being called into question. COP28 in Dubai failed to reach agreement on their regulation. Some see them as a false solution, while others are signing agreements with African countries left and right.

The memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between Addis Ababa and Somaliland on January 1st, granting Ethiopia 'autonomous' access to the sea, is reshaping strategic dynamics in an already delicate region. Aboubaker Omar Hadi delves into the competitiveness and medium-term aspirations of Djibouti's port infrastructure.

Youth, training, promotion of women, investment in human capital, health, education, transport… The objective is to fight poverty and propose a real model of inclusive growth.

Regional constraints and crises notwithstanding, the country is investing, imagining and preparing for tomorrow.

Firmly at the helm, President Bola Tinubu and his government are carrying out sweeping reforms to raise the bar and restore Nigeria to its rightful place as the continent’s leader.