Who holds capital and political leverage — and how that power is exercised.
Zimbabwe’s president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, on Tuesday released the findings of the Mothlante Commission of Inquiry Report that left six civilians killed during the August 1 post-election violence. President Mnangagwa noted that the use of live bullets by the military to quell the demonstrations was “disproportionate and unjustified”. It was
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia has continued to spearhead reforms in the Horn of Africa and healed disputes between the various countries through dialogues and peace agreements in the region. You will recall that Ethiopia and Eritrea faced off in a deadly war from 1998 to 2000, and despite the
By Moses Uneh Yahmia A tragedy worthy of the pen of Shakespeare is in full cycle in the homeland. The backward drift of leadership to Weah as a result of the chicanery of Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf is defiling the homeland and leaving no sector untouched without the clay of backwardness. But
In his speech of November 6, 2018, King Mohammed VI extended a hand for peace and goodwill to the Algerian government, with the hope to start a new chapter of good relations. Nevertheless, the Algerian government did not respond to this initiative of friendship, so far. And a no answer
President Yoweri Museveni has been in power since 1986 and by 26th next month, he would have ruled Uganda for 33 years. He has been on the corridor of power for a very long time and was involved in the uprising against historical Ugandan leaders like Idi Amin from 1971
If you had thought that reports from Nigeria saying the real president of the country, Muhammadu Buhari is dead and the current ruler is a clone from Sudan named Jubril is mere talk meant for the pubs and newspaper stands, then think again because 1986 Nobel Laureate Prize for Literature
Last week, we reported that the High Court in Rwanda discharged and acquitted Diane Shima Rwigara and her mother, Adeline Mukangemanyi Rwigara, of all charges levelled against them by the government. Diane, who is a strong critic of the Kagame led government, had declared her intention to run against President
Abiy Ahmed has continued to make headlines since assuming office on the 2nd April 2018, as the 15th Prime Minister of Ethiopia. Surprisingly, the African leader has continued to make headlines for the right reasons. He recently appointed a female president and a gender-balanced cabinet with women making 50% of
For the second consecutive year, only one woman from Africa has made the Forbes list of 100 most powerful women in the world. Why is this so? Are there no powerful women in Africa? According to Forbes, the list is centered on recognizing women who have excelled in the areas
Have you ever imagined having a job where your salary increased yearly? Members of the presidential cabinet in South Africa were given this privilege for many years; but current president, Cyril Ramaphosa, says enough is enough. According to a statement released by the presidency over the weekend, the president announced
Somali MPs have tabled a motion of impeachment against President Mohamed Farmaajo. The tabling was presided over by Speaker Mohamed Mursal. Farmaajo is accused of violating extradition laws in the Qalbi Dhagah case, abusing Presidential powers by signing secret agreements, violating federal principles and military as well as criminal laws.
The law in Zambia allows a president to run for a maximum of two terms, each consisting five years each. The Constitutional Court in the country has however given President Edgar Lungu the green light to run for a third term in the 2021 elections. The issue before the Constitutional
Robert Mugabe, the former president of Zimbabwe, is being weighed down by rapidly declining health as the president of the country said that he is no longer able to walk. President Mnangagwa said that Robert Mugabe is now unable to walk because of ill health and that for the past
Last month, eSwatini’s King Mswati appointed the Chief Executive of the local unit of telecoms group MTN, Ambrose Dlamini, as new prime minister of the country. During the announcement of Ambrose Dlamini's appointment, a visibly excited King Mswati said: “The heavens told me that the person I
The soldiers started fanning out in the cashew nut growing regions of southern Tanzania - a jolting sight for traders and, campaigners say, a watershed moment for a country once held up as a darling of development groups. The government said the troops were there last week to make sure
The mystery surrounding the health of Gabon's president, Ali Bongo continues. The latest reports on the issue say that the president has recovered and will be heading to London for medical recovery. The news, however, seems to have stirred wrong reactions because going by the comments on social
