Africaspoint is founded on a straightforward observation: despite being home to over 1.4 billion people, 54 sovereign nations, and some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, Africa routinely receives some of the world’s most superficial and incomplete news coverage.
The economic intelligence, policy analysis, business reporting, and cultural commentary that African leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, and diaspora professionals need simply was not available in one place, told consistently, and told well.
That gap is what Africaspoint was built to close.
We are a digital news and intelligence platform dedicated entirely to Africa. We publish daily coverage of business, economics, politics, technology, energy, agriculture, culture, and the diaspora. Our editorial approach is straightforward: report the facts, provide the context, and trust our readers to draw their own conclusions.
What we cover
We curate opportunity-driven coverage across eight core verticals:
Business: Market developments, corporate news, M&A activity, and entrepreneurship across African economies.
Technology: Startups, digital innovation, fintech, telecommunications, and tech policy shaping the continent’s future.
Innovation: Research breakthroughs, R&D developments, and the inventors solving Africa’s challenges.
Infrastructure: Energy projects, transport networks, construction, and urban development transforming African cities.
Culture: Arts, music, film, literature, fashion, and diaspora achievements bringing African creativity to the world.
Education: University developments, scholarships, educational technology, and skills-building initiatives.
Opportunities: Jobs, fellowships, grants, and investment opportunities for Africa-focused professionals.
Notable individuals: Profiles of the leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators driving Africa’s progress.
Our editorial principles
Neutral and fact-based. We report what happened, not what we think about it. Our summaries are objective, clear, and focused on facts.
Opportunity-driven. We deliberately foreground business, innovation, and development, not crisis. Africa’s challenges are real, but so is its extraordinary progress, and we believe the world deserves to see both clearly.
Credibility first. Every source is vetted. We only aggregate from credible, legitimate news organisations. We never reproduce full articles only concise summaries with clear attribution and links to originals.
Diaspora-inclusive. Africa’s story doesn’t stop at its borders. We cover African diaspora achievements, connections, and opportunities globally.
Who we serve
Africaspoint is built for:
- Diaspora professionals who want to stay connected to the continent they love
- Investors and analysts tracking African markets, startups, and regulatory developments
- Entrepreneurs and founders who need to understand the landscape they’re building in
- Students and young talent seeking opportunities across Africa and the diaspora
- Policy and development professionals who need reliable, regular African intelligence
- Anyone who believes Africa’s story matters and deserves to be told well
Our vision
To become the most trusted global platform for news and insights about Africa and the African diaspora.
Here is where Africa’s narrative is shaped by Africans and by those who truly understand the continent, built on the foundation of rigorous journalism, economic intelligence, and cultural pride.
Our mission
To centralise credible news about Africa’s developments and make it accessible, clear, and relevant to a global audience through intelligent summarisation and modern delivery.
Get involved
Subscribe to the weekly briefing. Our curated newsletter delivers the top stories of the week straight to your inbox every Monday morning.
Submit an article. Are you a journalist, researcher, or expert with a story to share? We welcome submissions that meet our editorial standards.
Partner with us. Organisations, brands, and institutions can reach Africa’s most engaged professional audience through sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships, and opportunity listings.
Contact us. We’d love to hear from you. Reach us at contact@africaspoint.com
Africaspoint. Africa’s daily intelligence briefing.