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In West Africa, we are patiently waiting for the advent of the Eco. This single currency that will monetarily unite the 15 member countries of ECOWAS symbolizes both a political and economic melding o … read more

In the past decade, the African continent has seen an increase in household affluence and consumption, advances in technology, a burgeoning youth population and subsequent labor force, and a … read more

After courting a coveted Kenyan brand for over a year, we finally succeeded in onboarding Marini Naturals, a woman-founded natural haircare company. Gaining Marini Naturals onto our Africa G … read more

One of Africa Goodnest's first sales of the year to a natural, organic retailer in Maryland, United States highlighted a few of the challenges we contend with as an Africa-based start-up company. Some … read more

In the lead-up to African Union Day on May 25, I had been harassing my African friends with informal surveys about what it means, for them, to be an African. I exchanged long audio-recording sessions … read more