Prosper Africa is an initiative out to boost trade and investment between the United States and African countries. Florie Liser speaks on the initiative that reflects the U.S. government’s belief that open and transparent economies should determine the future of African countries.

Competitive armwrestling is growing in popularity in Africa, where Alpha Sogoba's dream of becoming a champion recently drew closer when he took part in his first international competition.

Africa's population is growing rapidly. The high birth rates present the continent with an enormous challenge. However, a study found that the number of children is declining as education, health, and jobs rise.

The Nigerian Stock Exchange held an interactive session with the media ahead of Airtel Africa’s listing on Friday. Temitope Jolaoso, Analyst at Financial Derivatives joins CNBC Africa for more.

In an effort to boost economic growth in Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria is giving its banks a choice: lend more of their money, or hand it over to the central bank and earn nothing on it.

Airtel Africa says it intends to list its shares on the Nigerian Stock Exchange at the same time as the London Listing. Airtel Africa.

In Africa, the huge "dry hair" market of weaves, extensions, and wigs crafted from everything from synthetic fibre to human or yak hair is worth billions of dollars. Tanzania's government has announced a 25% tax "dry hair" imports which have women and industry stakeholders up in arms.

The CEO of Renaissance Capital, Temi Popoola says technology presents Africa with a unique opportunity to leapfrog the challenges of the past. He also described the theme of this year’s AfreximBank Annual Meetings as timely. He discussed this and more with CNBC Africa’s Christy Cole.

The relative cost of moving good in East Africa is one of the highest in the world, leading to up to 75 per cent of a product cost going to logistics compared to 6 per cent in the United States. Jean-Claude Homawoo, Co-Founder, Chief Product Officer of Lori Systems Kenya joins CNBC Africa for more.

Niassa Reserve, one of the biggest wildlife parks in Africa, marked a year without losing a single elephant to the poachers. Up to 4,000 of the animals roam the Mozambique park, which covers more land than Switzerland.

Capacity challenges are what has hindered the development Agenda in Africa. This is according to Emmanuel Nnadozie, Executive Secretary, African Capacity Building Foundation who discussed this and more with CNBC Africa's Godfrey Mutizwa.

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on Friday, 21 June 2019. Here is everything you need to know about the venues where Africa’s biggest football championship will take place.