Population, migration, and the social forces reshaping the continent.
The government in Uganda is embarking on a mission to install city spy cameras in the Kampala Metroplitan Area for a total cost of $104 million. Parliament has since approved the government's request to get a loan of $104 million. The area that is to be covered by
The second edition of the African Union’s Pan African Youth Forum is kicking off on Tuesday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The forum will be running under the theme Africa Unite for Youth: Bridging the Gap and Reaching African Youth. The forum is aimed at leveraging and harnessing on the
The president of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni has said he will not tolerate music shows; and activities that are laced with politics and warned that in future, citizens, event planners and show promoters will be compensated for shows that have been canceled because of politics. This came after members of the
There are very few footballers in the world today who fall into the same class as Ivory Coast and Manchester City legend, Yaya Toure. He is indeed a true professional and legend of the round leather game, who has brought lots of joy to fans all around the globe. Sadly,
Tourism in Rwanda is gaining momentum, and further investments into this booming industry are the only way to ensure it continues to flourish. Kigali City recently unveiled a sightseeing double decker bus in a move that will further improve tourism for the city. The bus was unveiled by Kigali City
"It is hard to understand addiction unless you have experienced it." - Ken Hensley Drug abuse continues to be a menace in the African society that has eaten deep into the social-ethnic fabric of youths and young adults. Despite all their measures and attempts to curb the scourge,
The Bahamas is a dream destination for many people, and you can enjoy your trip to your dreamland by preparing enough. Do you have enough money to pay for your flights? This should be the first thing you take care of as you prepare for other things like whether you
Beijing-based Damei Investment Company, a Chinese construction giant, announced its plans to build a megacity in Nairobi’s Athi River area at an estimated cost of Sh200 billion. The project, dubbed the Friendship City, will have the status of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The investment company announced that the
Indigenous to North Africa, the Amazigh people, sometimes known as Berbers, have spent decades fighting for cultural recognition in the predominantly-Arab region. For years, Amazigh activists have been engaged in a battle against oppressive policies while also trying to promote measures that would help preserve Amazigh identity. Despite recent successes,
In my opinion, the colonial masters used religion as a tool to penetrate and enslave Africa. Although I stand corrected, my assertion is born out of a close analysis of the events that occurred during the colonial era involving religion and colonialism. Although I do not qualify as a Marxist,
In the biblical story of the Tower of Babel, we were told of how God used language to create division among the Israelites who had decided to build a tower that would touch the heavens and enable them to see God. I believe that this story was referenced in the
The 11th Edition of the prestigious FIFA World Cup tournament hosted and won by Argentina in 1978 will remain one of the most talked about Mundial in the history of football. Apart from the numerous political undertones that characterized the tournament, the winner, runner up and second runner up were
Ideally, at the heart of our mobility is comfort, regardless of whether we're in search of job or looking to start a business. Some African cities are a perfect haven to prosper, set up a family and live happily ever after. Never minding the stress associated with urban
If you're hoping to move away to reside in any of these countries on the continent, you might have to consider the stress level. A mental health agency, Zipjet has examined the overall mental health of a city, and then considered all of the major stress-inducing factors, including
Rwanda's advancements on the technological front have been dazzling, with that enviable touch of innovation. Ever since deliveries of health supplies through drones commenced in 2016, the stats have been phenomenal. To date, over 10,000 health supply deliveries have been completed and this is such a huge
There is no doubt that that much of rural Africa is not a desirable destination for those looking for variety in their daily diet. When I was living in rural Tanzania for two years as an employee of an American NGO, I ate practically the same thing, mountains of rice
