Blondie, a five-year-old research lion, was struck down in his prime by a trophy hunter. He was a dominant male with 10 cubs in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park. His death risks destabilising his pride and increasing human-wildlife conflict in the area.

Cecil 2.0: Another research lion killed by trophy tourists

Defenders say trophy hunting benefits conservation, but others warn of the risks it poses to ecosystems and communities.

All Protocol Observed Welcome to Issue 208 of The Continent A gold discovery near Zambia’s West Lunga Park has triggered a chaotic rush. Thousands have flooded Kikonge, clashes have turned deadly, and illegal buyers are cashing in. It’s a gold rush with no rules — just risk, riches, and unrest. Read it here: https://bit.ly/TC_208

There’s money to be made in Tigray, which produces most of Ethiopia’s gold. But billions of dollars are being lost to an illicit trade run by ex-generals and smugglers bound for the Emirates.

Tigray’s plundered gold is being laundered through the UAE

There’s money to be made in Tigray, which produces most of Ethiopia’s gold. But billions of dollars are being lost to an illicit trade run by e...

All Protocol Observed. Welcome to Issue 206 of The Continent. After war ended in Tigray, a new invasion began — by profiteers. Ex-fighters dig for gold. Former generals seize mines like war trophies. Locals face chaos. Meanwhile, gold flows unchecked to the UAE — untraced, unregulated, and lucrative.

All Protocol Observed Welcome to Issue 204 of The Continent Trafficking of African women into abusive domestic work remains rampant. This week we reveal a man moving women from Zambia to Pakistan — where they're exploited. Authorities know, but he's walking free. Get your copy here: https://bit.ly/204_TC

Review: Femi Kuti journeys sonically through both his life and Nigeria's history.

Review: Personal is political

Femi Kuti journeys sonically through both his life and his nation’s history.

We Built This City is a limited series of photo essays by The Continent on African cities. This week, we are in Lagos with Victor Adewale.

Lagos, unbound tempest beneath your feet

We Built This City is a limited series of photo essays by The Continent on African cities. This week, we are in Lagos with Victor Adewale.

A self-funded convoy of lawyers, doctors, farmers, students and families is winding its way overland across North Africa, heading east from Tunis to Egypt’s Rafah border crossing. Their goal is to break Israel’s siege of Gaza.

Civilian convoy in overland bid to break past Israel blockade

With governments cracking down on pro-Palestine actions, a North African caravan aims to push through the siege.

On average, doctors in Ethiopia earn just $80 a month – a fraction of what their counterparts elsewhere in Africa take home. Now, doctors and healthcare workers are going on strike to demand better pay. But instead of negotiating, the government is locking them up.

Doctors on strike, Ethiopian government on the attack

Doctors and healthcare workers are going on strike to demand better pay. But instead of negotiating, the government is locking them up.

President Trump’s so-called “big beautiful bill,” includes a 3.5% tax on remittances by non-citizens. New analysis by The Continent shows this could raise transaction costs to over 9% in at least eight African countries, especially for small transfers.

Trump tax will cost some African senders 10% of remittance

According to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, the average cost of sending remittances to Africa is 7.4%, even before the Trump tax kicks in.