8 Stories Written by The Trending Desk
Middle East War Pushes Up Fuel Costs Across Africa
byThe Trending Desk• Mar 10, 2026
After the February 28, 2026 US–Israel strikes on Iran, disruption in Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb pushed freight surcharges to $4,000 per container and drove up fuel prices across Africa.
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South Africa Closes Historic G20 Summit Amid U.S. Boycott
byThe Trending Desk• Nov 23, 2025
On November 23, 2025, South Africa officially closed the G20 summit’s first-ever African edition in Johannesburg without the customary U.S. handover, putting African priorities in the global spotlight.
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Lagos Fashion Week Wins 2025 Earthshot Prize
byThe Trending Desk• Nov 15, 2025
On November 5, 2025, Lagos Fashion Week received a £1 million Earthshot Prize in Rio. Africa’s first circular fashion hub is now on the way.
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Grand Egyptian Museum Officially Opens in Giza
byThe Trending Desk• Nov 3, 2025
On November 1, 2025, Egypt opened the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, showcasing 50,000 artifacts and redefining the country’s cultural tourism.
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Morocco’s Gen Z 212 Protests Challenge the Status Quo
byThe Trending Desk• Oct 8, 2025
From September 27 to October 7, 2025, youth-led unrest over jobs and healthcare left three dead and 409 arrested nationwide.
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African Mining Week Opens Doors to New Deals
byThe Trending Desk• Oct 5, 2025
On October 1–3, 2025, ministers and investors met in Cape Town to chart Africa’s mining future: innovation, investment, and inclusion took center stage.
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Uber Safari Launches in Nairobi National Park
byThe Trending Desk• Sep 23, 2025
On September 15, 2025, Uber Safari began offering app-based day and night trips in Nairobi, sparking access and conservation debates.
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Hengsheng’s $70m Textile Plant Opens in Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone
byThe Trending Desk• Sep 21, 2025
On September 20, 2025, Egypt inaugurated a 200,000 m² Hengsheng textile plant in Qantara West, which is expected to create 1,300 jobs.
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