David Thomas

Editor of African Business.

Arts & Culture

Jul 23rd, 2026

A World Cup to savour for Africa

By David Thomas

Politics

Jun 29th, 2026

Brutal aid cuts force a rethink

By David Thomas

Seven African countries in the firing line for new Trump tariffs

Politics

Jun 15th, 2026

Seven African countries in the firing line for new Trump tariffs

By David Thomas

Xenophobia: South Africa’s shame rears its head again

Politics

Jun 2nd, 2026

Xenophobia: South Africa’s shame rears its head again

By David Thomas

Akinwumi Adesina to chair Botswana and De Beers diamond fund

Resources

May 29th, 2026

Akinwumi Adesina to chair Botswana and De Beers diamond fund

By David Thomas

WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international health crisis

Politics

May 18th, 2026

WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international health crisis

By David Thomas

Quick Reads

Apr 27th, 2026

South Africa’s AI policy withdrawn after AI-generated citations found

By David Thomas

Business

Apr 24th, 2026

Ramaphosa to attend F1 Grand Prix to lobby for South African race

By David Thomas

US can broker Saudi-UAE pact to end Sudan war: Crisis Group

Politics

Apr 14th, 2026

US can broker Saudi-UAE pact to end Sudan war: Crisis Group

By David Thomas

DRC raises $1.25bn in first eurobond issue

Finance

Apr 10th, 2026

DRC raises $1.25bn in first eurobond issue

By David Thomas

Trump extends AGOA by a year – but wants more US benefits

Business

Feb 4th, 2026

Trump extends AGOA by a year – but wants more US benefits

By David Thomas

African Union sends mixed messages on Uganda election

Politics

Jan 19th, 2026

African Union sends mixed messages on Uganda election

By David Thomas