China in Africa Non-Interference or Strategic Self-Interest at Play
For decades, Beijing has anchored its foreign policy on the principle of “non-interference” in the internal affairs of other nations. In Africa, this doctrine has helped China position itself as a dependable partner, offering infrastructure financing, trade opportunities, and development support without the political conditionalities often associated with Western engagement. Yet, as China’s footprint deepens […]
Mali defence minister killed in suicide attack amid coordinated militant assaults
BAMAKO, Mali April 2026 — Mali’s Defence Minister Sadio Camara has been killed after a suicide truck bomb targeted his residence near the capital, as the country faces one of its most coordinated waves of attacks in years. State television confirmed that Camara died from injuries sustained while confronting attackers at his home in Kati, […]
Dangote plans East Africa refinery push to deepen industrialisation drive
The proposed refinery would serve a broad regional market including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, leveraging shared infrastructure to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
Kenya’s Ruto sparks backlash over remarks on Nigerian-accented English
Kenyan President William Ruto has sparked a social media backlash after remarks suggesting that Nigerian-accented English can be difficult to understand. Speaking to Kenyans living in Italy on Monday, Ruto said that one might “need a translator” when listening to a Nigerian speak English, while also praising Kenya’s strong command of the language. The comments […]
Africa’s youth are online, but locked out of the digital economy’s real value
By 2024, only 38% of Africa’s population was online, according to the International Telecommunication Union—far below the global average of 68%. For a continent often described as digital-first, this gap exposes deeper structural barriers that continue to limit access, opportunity, and meaningful economic participation, particularly for its youth. Africa’s digital economy is frequently framed as […]
How Gates Foundation is helping every child reach their full potential—no matter where they’re born
The approach begins with mothers. Each year, about 260,000 women—more than 90 percent in low- and middle-income countries—die from pregnancy- or childbirth-related complications. Improving maternal health is critical not only for saving lives, but also for giving children a stronger start.
Why Africa Bears the Heaviest Burden of the Middle East Crisis
Several African countries rely on imports for staple foods, and disruptions in global trade routes or price volatility can lead to shortages or unaffordable prices. Fertiliser, much of which is linked to energy markets, becomes more expensive, affecting agricultural productivity and threatening future harvests. The result is a cycle where higher input costs today translate into food insecurity tomorrow.
Digital Labour, Global Inequality: Inside the Pay Gap Facing Africa’s Online Workers
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 21 — In the quiet hours before dawn, when most of the city is still asleep, Susan Cherono is already at work. Her clients are in the United States. Her shift follows their clock, not Nairobi’s. She answers calls, resolves complaints, processes requests and handles customer queries in real time, just as […]
One Year On: Remembering Pahalgam, Confronting the Reality of Terror
One year ago, the quiet beauty of Baisaran Valley in Jammu and Kashmir was shattered by gunfire. On April 22, 2025, what began as an ordinary afternoon in one of India’s most picturesque tourist destinations ended in tragedy. Visitors had gathered to enjoy the sweeping meadows — a place fondly known as “mini-Switzerland” — when […]
Africa Steps Into 2026 With Power Under Question and Citizens Wide Awake
In recent years, elections across Africa have continued with relative regularity, yet public confidence in political systems has not kept pace.