The Africans Time is an independent pan-African digital media and intelligence platform covering the political, economic, commercial, technological and strategic developments shaping Africa.
Established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2023, The Africans Time publishes news, analysis, explainers, features, interviews and data-driven reporting. Our editorial principle is simple: Understand Africa, not just the headlines. We aim to give readers enough context to understand not only what happened, but also why it matters, what evidence supports it and what developments may follow.
At a Glance
- Publication
- The Africans Time
- Established
- 2023
- Founded in
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Region
- Africa
- Primary geographic focus
- East Africa, the Horn of Africa, Southern Africa and Central Africa
- Additional coverage
- Significant developments in West Africa and the Sahel, plus North African and international stories with clear pan-African relevance
- Founder and Owner
- Daniel Bekele
- Editorial leadership
- Daniel Bekele - Founder, Owner, CEO and Editor-in-Chief
- Editorial language
- English using British English conventions
What We Cover
Our coverage is organised around the systems, institutions, markets and projects that influence African economies, businesses, governments and regional relationships. We focus on developments that have practical political, economic or strategic significance rather than attempting to cover every subject equally.
Politics, Governance and Diplomacy
We cover political developments, public policy, governance, diplomacy, regional institutions and Africa's relationships with international partners. Our reporting seeks to separate political claims from documented facts and to explain the institutional context behind major decisions.
Economy, Business and Investment
Coverage includes macroeconomics, currencies, public finance, companies, investment, project finance, corporate developments and changing market conditions. We aim to explain how these developments affect businesses, governments, investors and wider African economies.
Infrastructure, Energy and Industry
We follow transport, logistics, electricity, energy transition, manufacturing, major infrastructure projects and the financing and implementation risks behind them. Particular attention is given to the difference between announced projects and projects that have actually secured financing, entered construction or become operational.
Technology and Future Economies
We cover telecommunications, fintech, digital payments, artificial intelligence, data centres, cloud infrastructure, digital economies and the infrastructure required to support them. The emphasis is on practical adoption, regulation, access and implementation rather than technology claims in isolation.
Mining and Critical Minerals
We examine mineral production, processing, investment, ownership, regulation and Africa's role in regional and global supply chains. Where relevant, we distinguish mineral potential and announced development plans from financed or producing assets.
Trade and Regional Integration
We cover intra-African trade, logistics corridors, regional economic communities, AfCFTA developments and the institutions shaping cross-border commerce. Our reporting considers how trade rules, infrastructure and regional policy affect the movement of goods, capital and business activity.
How We Approach a Story
We do not stop at the announcement. Our reporting aims to establish what is known, what remains uncertain and what the development means in practical terms.
We seek to answer:
- What happened?
- Why does it matter?
- What evidence supports it?
- Who is affected?
- What stage has the development actually reached?
- What happens next?
For investment, infrastructure, energy, mining and major corporate projects, this means distinguishing carefully between projects that are proposed, announced, agreed, approved, financed, in procurement, under construction, operational, delayed, suspended or cancelled. These distinctions help readers avoid treating plans, commitments and completed outcomes as equivalent.
Sources, Verification and Independence
The Africans Time gives preference to primary and authoritative sources where they are available because these sources can provide the strongest basis for verifying dates, figures, regulatory status, ownership, project stages and official decisions.
These include governments, central banks, regulators, national statistics offices, legal and regulatory documents, company filings, annual reports, stock-exchange disclosures, procurement documents, official company statements, public datasets, the African Union, the AfCFTA Secretariat, African regional organisations, the African Development Bank, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and United Nations agencies.
Academic research, recognised research institutions, expert commentary and reputable secondary publications may be used for context, interpretation or corroboration, particularly where a subject requires specialist explanation or additional independent perspective.
Independent editorial conclusions are separated from advertising, sponsorship and commercial partnerships. Advertisers cannot purchase favourable independent coverage, suppress accurate reporting, prevent fact-based corrections or buy an editorial ranking position.
Paid visibility does not determine editorial ranking position.
What We Publish
- News
- Analysis
- Explainers
- Features
- Interviews
- Guides
- Data-driven reporting
- Rankings and comparisons
- Reviews where relevant
- Commentary
- Clearly labelled sponsored and partner content
Different formats serve different purposes. News reports establish developments and verified facts, while analysis and explainers provide additional context, interpretation or background. Rankings, reviews and data-driven material are governed by relevant editorial and methodological standards.
The Africans Time does not offer paid press-release publication as a standard commercial product. Companies and institutions may submit announcements and source material for independent editorial consideration, but submission does not guarantee coverage, a particular framing or favourable treatment.
The Africans Time does not currently operate an affiliate-marketing programme.
Artificial Intelligence
The Africans Time currently uses artificial intelligence only for image generation and other visual preparation or editing.
AI is not used for article writing, drafting, rewriting, summarisation, research, fact-checking, source monitoring, translation, metadata, descriptions, tagging, categorisation, biographies or other editorial text. Editorial research, verification and publication decisions remain human responsibilities.
AI-generated images are illustrative and must not be presented as documentary photographs when they are not. AI must not be used to fabricate sources, quotations, people, organisations, events, documents, statistics, credentials or evidence.
Where an AI-generated image could reasonably be mistaken for documentary material, its illustrative nature should be made clear.
Editorial Leadership
Daniel Bekele is the Founder, Owner, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of The Africans Time. Daniel leads the publication's editorial direction, business strategy and long-term development, with editorial interests including political economy, international relations and macroeconomics, particularly in East Africa and the Horn of Africa.
The editorial team also includes:
- Onyekachi Mwine - Business, Investment & Infrastructure Editor
- Joan Ngulube - Technology, Society & Future Economies Editor
More information about the team and their coverage areas is available on the Editorial Team page.
Our History
- 2023
- The Africans Time was established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Addis Ababa 1000
Ethiopia
Phone: +251 92 843 5142