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Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak Poses Significant Economic Threat to East Africa
On May 5, 2026, the World Health Organisation (WHO) was notified of a spike in suspected Ebola infections in Ituri Province in the Democratic[…]
African Migrants at the Centre of South Africa’s Immigration Debate
A nation that once fought against exclusion is now turning its anger on migrants from across the continent. In South Africa, migrants from Nigeria[…]
New guide offers scientific solutions to Africa’s seedling survival problem
A new scientific guide released in May 2026, developed by the Centre National de Semences Forestières (CNSF) in partnership with CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes, addresses[…]
Rise of the Kenyan Traveller: Inside the Domestic Tourism Boom
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit Kenya’s tourism sector hard, halving the number of both foreign and domestic travellers. According to the Tourism Research[…]
Inside Ethiopia’s Partnership with Africa’s Richest Man, Aliko Dangote
Ethiopia stands to benefit significantly from Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, as his investments in the Horn of Africa nation have now surpassed $4[…]
As Global Tensions Rise, Somali Pirates Are Making a Comeback
For over a decade, the issue of Somali piracy seemed to be a thing of the past, as dramatic hijackings which once dominated headlines[…]
Kenya & Italy explore New Avenues of Cooperation in Justice, Infrastructure, and Trade
Kenya and Italy have established long-standing diplomatic relations in political, economic, social, defence and security cooperation. The two countries’ bilateral partnership, which started in[…]
Algeria’s Port Expansion Drive Signals Ambitions Beyond Energy Exports
For decades, Algeria’s economy has largely depended on oil and gas exports. But today, the largest country in Africa is looking beyond energy exports.[…]
Strait of Hormuz Shockwave: How Global Conflict fueled East African Fuel Crisis
In late February 2026, hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran escalated, with the ripple effects hitting global energy markets. The US and[…]
Is African Economic Integration achievable without Freedom of Movement Across the Continent?
When the government of Togo announced in May 2026 that holders of African passports would no longer require visas to enter the country, the[…]
East Africa’s Textile and Garment Industry: A Long-Standing Ambition
For decades, governments across East Africa have recognised the immense potential of the textile industry to drive economic growth and industrial transformation through manufacturing.[…]
Rwanda champions Novel Approach to Harnessing African Resources
At the Kigali Convention Centre during the Africa CEO Forum, Rwandan President Paul Kagame delivered a pointed critique of the structural foundations of the[…]
The Power Play: US vs. China: The Battle for Africa’s 5G Future
Over time, Africa’s telecom sector has faced mounting pressure from surging data consumption, frequent fiber cuts, infrastructure vandalism, and complaints about service quality, prompting[…]
The Next Champagne? Inside Kenya’s Plan to Elevate Tea on the World Stage
During the 2026 Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, a simple diplomatic gesture turned into an unexpected debate. Kenyan President William Ruto, French President Emmanuel[…]
Who Gains More? Inside the Kenya-France Africa Forward Summit Agreements
In May 2026, Kenya hosted the Africa Forward Summit in partnership with France, the first time such a gathering was held outside a Francophone[…]
The Economy Is Rising, But So Is Hunger
“The economy is bad! Very terrible!” “Have you been to the market recently?” “Things are very expensive.” “We’ve never had it this worse” “How[…]
The Promise and The Price of Return: How Ghana’s Homecoming Boom affects its Local Residents.
When Ghana declared 2019 the “Year of Return,” it was framed as both a symbolic and economic project, an invitation to the global African[…]
Inside Somalia’s Worsening Hunger Crisis as 6.5 million Edge Toward Famine
It would be difficult for many people to imagine how starvation feels. Extreme hunger and thirst without relief. Somalia, having been ranked the eighth[…]
Somalia’s Constitutional Crisis: What Happens When a President Refuses to Leave Office?
Once again, the Republic of Somalia finds itself in a political conundrum which threatens to undermine years of state-building efforts. At the heart of the dispute is President Hassan[…]
Ebola Bundibugyo Outbreak Poses Significant Economic Threat to East Africa
On May 5, 2026, the World Health Organisation (WHO) was notified of a spike in suspected Ebola infections in Ituri Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ten[…]
African Migrants at the Centre of South Africa’s Immigration Debate
A nation that once fought against exclusion is now turning its anger on migrants from across the continent. In South Africa, migrants from Nigeria and other African countries have[…]
Ant Smugglers: Inside Kenya’s Battle against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking
For decades, Kenya has established itself as a key player in the fight against the trafficking of elephants, rhinos, pangolins, and exotic birds. A Chinese national was stopped at[…]
New guide offers scientific solutions to Africa’s seedling survival problem
A new scientific guide released in May 2026, developed by the Centre National de Semences Forestières (CNSF) in partnership with CGIAR Multifunctional Landscapes, addresses a technically specific but consequential[…]
The Natasha Doll and China’s relationship with Race
The “Natasha” doll, a squishy stress-relief product originating in China, became one of the more uncomfortable viral trends of recent months after videos of people squeezing, punching, stomping on,[…]
Rise of the Kenyan Traveller: Inside the Domestic Tourism Boom
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic hit Kenya’s tourism sector hard, halving the number of both foreign and domestic travellers. According to the Tourism Research Institute’s (TRI) Annual Tourism Sector[…]
Beyond TV: Why Nigeria’s 2027 Election Rules Can’t Stop Digital Political Influence
As Nigeria prepares for the 2027 general elections, the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has reminded television and radio stations to comply with the Nigeria Broadcasting Code, particularly in news,[…]
Can Africa Pray and Prosper?
Africa is frequently described as a continent deeply rooted in faith, with Christianity and Islam as the predominant religions. The people of Africa have long been known for their[…]
Kenya & Italy explore New Avenues of Cooperation in Justice, Infrastructure, and Trade
Kenya and Italy have established long-standing diplomatic relations in political, economic, social, defence and security cooperation. The two countries’ bilateral partnership, which started in 1964, was further cemented during[…]
Diplomatic Victory or Costly Experiment? Reassessing Kenya’s Haiti Intervention
Kenya’s involvement in efforts to curb gang violence in Haiti is perhaps one of the more divisive topics in recent times, particularly because of the double-edged nature of the[…]
Is African Economic Integration achievable without Freedom of Movement Across the Continent?
When the government of Togo announced in May 2026 that holders of African passports would no longer require visas to enter the country, the decision drew attention across the[…]
East Africa’s Textile and Garment Industry: A Long-Standing Ambition
For decades, governments across East Africa have recognised the immense potential of the textile industry to drive economic growth and industrial transformation through manufacturing. From Kenya and Uganda to[…]
Rwanda champions Novel Approach to Harnessing African Resources
At the Kigali Convention Centre during the Africa CEO Forum, Rwandan President Paul Kagame delivered a pointed critique of the structural foundations of the global economy. Addressing more than[…]
Why Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Escaped America’s Visa Processing Cuts
The United States is dramatically changing its diplomatic footprint in Africa, marking one of the most significant shifts in consular services in recent decades. The decisions made by Washington[…]
The Meth Pipeline: Nigeria, Mexico, and the New Face of Drug Trafficking
When operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) carried out a raid at a secluded forest location in Ogun State on Saturday, 16 May 2026, they uncovered[…]
What a New Dinosaur Discovery Reveals About Africa’s Prehistoric Past
Today, the Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert, a vast landscape of sand, rock, and extreme temperatures. But around 95 million years ago, it was a dramatically different[…]
Who Gains More? Inside the Kenya-France Africa Forward Summit Agreements
In May 2026, Kenya hosted the Africa Forward Summit in partnership with France, the first time such a gathering was held outside a Francophone country. President William Ruto of[…]
The Kampala Gathering: Why African and Global Power Rallied Around Uganda
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni took the oath to serve a record seventh consecutive term as president of the Republic of Uganda. This came[…]
Oyo Schoolchildren Abduction Opens a New Dimension to Nigeria’s Security Crisis
For decades, Nigeria’s security crisis has been defined by geography, with four of the country’s geopolitical regions battling peculiar insurgency situations. The South-West and South-South geopolitical zones had been[…]
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