Kenya elections: Ruto, man of the people, vs Odinga, king-in-waiting
Can five times Presidential candidate Raila Odinga defeat William Ruto, the champion of Kenya’s “hustler nation”, in the country’s 9 August election?
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Gorilla Conservation Coffee: An NGO that does what it says on the label
An extraordinary vet in Uganda has come up with a scheme that not only helps endangered gorilla populations, but also coffee farmers and local communities.
Two-year schools closure takes heavy toll in Uganda
The two-year closure of schools in Uganda has taken a heavy toll, not only on students but also on the education infrastructure. Can lost time be made up? Epajjar Ojulu reports.
Can Ethiopia finally cut its Gordian knot?
Following a stunning reversal of fortunes for government forces, can we now expect to see concrete moves towards a ceasefire and negotiations in Ethiopia? James Jeffery reports.
We must stop Ethiopia tearing itself apart
Africa cannot sit on its hands and let this great and ancient nation tear itself to pieces while we fiddle with protocols, says New African editor Anver Versi.
Can Rwanda be Africa’s fintech Singapore?
The small but dynamic landlocked country of Rwanda is rapidly becoming the go-to model for other African states on how to not only create but …