Analyst examining the trends and insider data shaping investment, enterprise, and development across Africa.
Student unrest has been gaining traction in Burundi in what is slowly becoming ‘cold’ protests against President Pierre Nkurunzisa’s leadership. Some students have been doodling and scribbling on the photos of the head of state in textbooks, a matter that has not been taken lightly by the authorities. Earlier
For the fourth time since its establishment in 2006, the Mo Ibrahim Prize has come up empty once again this year, casting doubt on the kind of leadership there is in Africa. Set up by Sudanese billionaire Mo Ibrahim, the prize focuses on the “the critical importance of governance and
Oscar Pistorius has lately become the poster boy of “everything wrong with domestic violence” but he was not always here. He rode the wave of worldwide fame for his sporting feats which were as monumental as they were unusual. Here was a sporting icon, an inspiration to many people around
The road to success never looks glamorous. It is mostly characterized by several challenges to overcome, pains to endure and dreams that seem impossible. For Mr. Ouma, enthusiasm, positive attitude, hard work and determination have been his anchors in overcoming several challenges to realize his dreams. Coming from a humble
On the 12th of June, the Eritrean Ministry of Information published a statement alleging an attack on the Eritrean army in Tsorona by the Ethiopian government. The statement read, “The TPLF regime has today, Sunday 12 June 2016 unleashed an attack against Eritrea on the Tsorona Central Front. The purpose
Africa has many practices some of which are known, and many others that are unknown to the world. Some of these customs still exist in the remote parts of the continent, many years after civilization. These ethnic communities practice certain traditions that will leave you shocked. Here are five tribes
