Why Liberians have turned against ‘King George’
When one of Africa’s greatest footballers, George Weah won the Presidential election a year and a half ago, Liberians were ecstatic, believing they had found ... Read more
-
-
People’s revolutions: Is this the end of the dream of the Libyan uprising?
Eight years ago, a wave of popular opposition similar to the current one in Sudan and Algeria toppled Muammar Gaddafi but unleashed death and destruction ... Read more
-
The State of Foreign Direct Investments in Africa
Foreign Direct Investments – FDI Flows – to Africa rose by 11 per cent to $46 billion in the past year, and in 2019, a ... Read more
-
Algeria: Can a bitter past signpost a better future?
In Algeria, it remains unclear what comes after the ongoing political demonstrations. But the Arab Spring – tainted by its catastrophic failures – is an ... Read more
-
Sudan: a chance for the African Union to refine support for countries in crisis
The challenges presented by events unfolding in Sudan provide a great opportunity for the African Union to refine and consolidate its approach to supporting countries ... Read more
-
Longread
As the Soweto Uprising is remembered – study shows young South Africans have no faith in democracy and politicians.
On 16 June 1976, apartheid police opened fire and killed 176 school children in what is dubbed the Soweto Uprising. The defenceless pupils where protesting …
-
In The News
Adesina confirms he will run for 2020 AfDB presidency
The African Development Bank’s President Akinwumi Adesina addressed the media at the closing ceremony of the bank’s annual meetings in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. After taking …
-
Development
Unemployed youth trained by Arc Skills win contract to build vital new homes in South Africa
Arc Skills sees its prize students start their own company, win their first big contract and create job opportunities for 100 young people. The contract, …
-
In The News
Central Africa to benefit from AfDB meetings in Malabo
The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) 54th annual meetings were held in the capital city of Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. In the Central Africa region, the high-profile …
-
Business & Economy
Winners Announced for African Banker Awards 2019
Winners of the 2019 edition of the African Banker Awards were announced at a prestigious Gala Dinner in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. The Awards, held …
-
Current Affairs
AfDB’s Adesina marks integration as key to Africa’s growth
The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) President addressed the media on the sidelines of the bank’s annual meetings in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. Speaking at a press …
-
Business & Economy
Ecobank hosted at London Stock Exchange after successful $500 million Eurobond issuance
Following its successful $500 million Eurobond issuance, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (‘ETI’), the Lomé-based parent company of the Ecobank Group, was hosted by the London Stock Exchange to a market …
-
Native Intelligence
Where do real African borders lie?
Back in 2002. Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Uganda President Yoweri Museveni speak to the residents of Kabale, 22 km from the Uganda-Rwanda border, at a meeting to improve relations between the two countries. (Photo by MARCO LONGARI / AFP)
-
Profile Feature
Meet Mabingue Ngom – UNFPA Regional Director for West and Central Africa
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) is this year celebrating 50 years of its formation and 2019 also marks 25 years of the International Conference …
-
BAFFOUR'S BEEFS
Ghana: Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II – 20 years on the Royal Stool
The current traditional king of Ghana’s Asante people, the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II celebrates 20 years on the Royal Stool. His conduct is in …
-
Current Affairs
Rwanda/China to build garment factory to halt secondhand clothing imports
The Rwanda Development Board and China’s Pink Mango C&D have signed an agreement to establish a garment factory aimed at discouraging the importation of second-hand clothes …
-
Current Affairs
South Africa: What the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) self-styled militarism says about the country’s third largest party
In the 2014 general elections, the Economic Freedom Fighters – EFF became the third largest party in the country. It garnered just over 6% of …