News. Data. People. Progress. Independent, informed, for a stronger Africa.

What we stand for

• Accuracy first. We publish what the evidence supports and show where it comes from.
• Transparency. Where a figure is not disclosed, we say so rather than estimate.
• Accountability. We track promises and projects over time, not just at announcement.
• Citizens at the centre. Readers can put questions to our desk through the Citizen Desk.