December 11, 2022
Africa: Will Next Week's U.S.-Africa Summit Revive Relations?
The equal partnership focus is worthy, though perhaps a subtle response to Africa's neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine war. Read more »
October 04, 2022
Kenya: A Deserted North - Forgotten By History and Cursed By Devolution
The history of Northern Kenya and marginalisation goes as far back as the colonial days. The same trend used by colonisers has remained in play. Historical evidence points at a… Read more »
September 23, 2022
Tanzania: Does the West Have Any Moral High Ground to Interfere in Uganda and Tanzania's Oil and Gas Development Projects? #AfricaClimateCrisis
The European Union parliament has passed a resolution that calls on Uganda and Tanzania to halt their oil and gas projects, stating that the immense risk to the surrounding… Read more »
September 22, 2022
Kenya: The Myth of Deep State, How Raila's Canaan Dream Went Blue & Other Stories in the Just Ended Elections
With Raila Odinga losing the presidency a record fifth time, has the myth of Deep State in Kenya been busted? Read more »
Africa: A Dutch Govt Fund Will Help Raise Awareness About the Legacy of Slavery
In lieu of a formal apology the Dutch government which might or might not come later this year, is setting up an approx. €200 million fund to 'raise awareness about the legacy… Read more »
August 23, 2022
Kenya: Kenya Becomes the First African Country to Teach Coding in Primary and Secondary School
Outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta, announced that coding will be added to the primary and secondary schools' curricula. Despite his failure to deliver tech equipment for… Read more »
August 02, 2022
Kenya: Kenya's Outlandish Public Debt Albatross
Kenya is struggling with its public debt, a heavy burden to the long-suffering citizens. Debt servicing currently sits at 65% of the total national budget. For every 100 shilling… Read more »
June 03, 2022
Kenya: Tracking the Gender Equation in Kenya's August Elections
Globally, only 25 percent of all national parliamentarians are women, and only 4 countries have 50 percent or more women in parliament. In Kenya, the statistics are no better. Read more »
May 04, 2022
Kenya: The Other Side of Mwai Kibaki
Kenya's third President Mwai Kibaki was buried in Othaya, Nyeri County, his ancestral home, on April 30, 2022, after being eulogised as a generous and kind-hearted old grand man.… Read more »
April 27, 2022
Nigeria: Nigerian Youths Reach Breaking Point
Nigerian youths face a myriad of economic and social challenges. From rampant unemployment, lack of electricity, fuel scarcity to police brutality, Nigerian youths have lost faith… Read more »
April 16, 2018
Comoros: Comorian Government in Tussle With France Over French Island, Mayotte
France might be facing one of its because challenges on sovereignty after its officials expelled migrants from the Department of Mayotte into Comoros. The Comorian government… Read more »