LOUKIL Bassem, Sfax-born Tunisian businessman, is CEO of UADH/LOUKIL Group (35 companies, 4,300 employees across automotive, tech, industry, services). Georgia State BBA & MBA holder, he presides over the Tunisian African Business Council.
In Southern Africa, the days are now long and hot. For anyone aware of the Summers this side of the equator, it is obvious there is a peculiar thirst one cannot wish away. The only solution is drinking it away and Kenya has come to everyone's rescue. If
For the first time since his gruesome treatment at the hands of Ugandan soldiers, popstar-turned-politician Bobi Wine has given details about his 'torture'. He alleges that he was severely assaulted, and had his genitals squeezed until he lost consciousness. In a lengthy statement on Facebook, outlined everything that
Africa is a continent blessed in many ways - but Leadership; and like the renowned Pan-African activist and Afro Optimist, Professor Patrick Loch Otieno Lumumba of Kenya puts it "the problem of Africa is a problem of Leadership - and sadly so!" News of the demise of the
Despite the touch of modernity that has engulfed much of Africa, some cultures are still strongly identifying with their long-held traditions and customs. They are proud in them, and continue to practise them up to now. They are intriguing, but for some, they could be taboo. The Wodaabe wife stealing
"POVERTY IS A RULE NOT AN EXCEPTION " Ten (10) exceptional information never said about poor countries. By: Isaac-Tom G. Seeblee Jr Contacts : +231886148993/+231775588150 Email: [email protected] #expert research and concentrated studies : Authors# 1.Ha Joon Chang 2. Morten Jerven 3. Kate Rickett and 4. Richard Wilkinson Special
Rwanda has been labelled as one of Africa's progressive economies, enjoying the benefits of a fast-rising economy. While Rwanda has made enormous strides by extricating itself from the mess of the 1994 genocide, there are still deep problems which the country needs to address. While the economy has
In pursuit of industrialization and economic advancement, many African leaders have often picked models for their countries – shuttling between the United States, United Kingdom and China; with time and immeasurable resources spent in greasing these channels towards accessing socio-economic transformation, but very little to show. It is one thing to
People's sense of security and their perception towards crime and perception matter a lot across the whole world. The 2018 Gallup Global Law and Order report has revealed Egypt, Rwanda and Mauritius to be the safest places in Africa. Gallup's Law and Order Index gauges people’
Both are new in their respective posts. Both got in after the resignation of their predecessors. Both are being seen as reformists. But today both the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa had to treasure their lives as they had to be whisked away from the
South Africa undoubtedly boasts some of the most varied wildlife populaces on the entire African continent making it a sought-after destination for local and international hunters alike. After 5 years of steady decline, the South African hunting industry is once again recovering, enjoying a slow yet sturdy increase in overseas
Death in Africa is not a subject that is treated lightly. Everything that is associated with death has serious connotations. For a largely conservative society, there is always a belief that even though a person has died, there is an after-life and they are not really dead. Hence, cremation is
There are still African countries which are notorious when it comes to not upholding constitutional terms limits and amending constitutions so that the presidents get to stay in power for long. The desired system of checks and balances is eroded away and ultimately constititutions become mere tools that the presidents
Idara has been working at a juice factory in Lagos, Nigeria for six years, 9 hours every day – Monday to Saturday, packaging juice for distribution. She and the other ladies in that department are made to work in their underwear because according to their employers – some workers were in the
African women are under siege. This past week alone, Zimbabwean twitter was abuzz with sex scandals and a sextape was part of that mix. The sextape was particularly disturbing as there were threats by the girl involved to commit suicide after the boy leaked it on Youtube. In fact, the
Written by: Moses Uneh Yahmia About a week or two ago, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning of the Republic of Liberia submitted to the 54th National Legislature a recast version of the 2017/2018 Fiscal Budget. According to the agency of government that manages the fiscal affairs of
Please follow BLA Introduction Initiatives to expand and improve the electrification of Africa are well documented and have been around for a number of years. Collaboration between governments and private sector have been fostered through PPP initiatives and regulatory support mechanisms. There however have been significant challenges impeding this activity,
