Breaking the Corruption Cycle: IMF’s Radical Plan for DRC
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) confronts a defining moment. The IMF's $2.87 billion funding package arrives with profound conditions...
November 19, 2024Section
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Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Expose “Culture of Lies” Under Ruto
The Catholic Church in Kenya has broken its usual political silence, signaling a crisis in the nation's governance. The Kenya...
November 15, 2024
Kenya Revives Contested Tax Hikes Amid Economic Pressures
Kenya's government has announced plans to reintroduce unpopular tax increases. These measures were previously shelved due to deadly protests.
November 1, 2024
Gates Foundation’s Diplomatic Shield in Kenya: A Troubling Precedent
(Opinion) The Kenyan government's recent decision to grant diplomatic immunity to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has sparked significant
November 1, 2024
Manufacturing Leads as Kenya’s FDI Projects Drop 43%
Kenya's foreign direct investment (FDI) faced a significant downturn in 2023. Excluding investments from East African Community members, FDI dropped...
October 29, 2024
Ethiopia-Kenya Green Power Highway: Uniting East Africa’s Energy
The Ethiopia-Kenya electric highway, launched in 2023, is reshaping East Africa's energy landscape. This 1,045-kilometer power line links Wolayta-Sodo in...
October 28, 2024
Tanzania’s National Parks Shine as Africa’s Top Tourist Draw in 2024
Tanzania has become Africa's top tourist destination for 2024 thanks to its renowned national parks and natural wonders. Analysis from...
October 23, 2024
Kenya’s Historic Impeachment: First Deputy President Removed from Office
Kenya has experienced a significant political change with the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the swift appointment of...
October 18, 2024
Ethiopia’s Internet Freedom Crisis: A Nation Under Digital Lockdown
Ethiopia scored just 27/100 in Freedom House's Freedom on the Net 2024 report — dead last among 17 African nations....
October 17, 2024