Why African Presidents Seek Medical Treatment Abroad
Across Africa, a troubling pattern has emerged. Many presidents and senior officials frequently travel abroad for medical treatment. Although this...
East Africa’s Unfunded Artists Could Do So Much More
East Africa’s creative sector—encompassing music, visual arts, performance, film and design—boasts vibrant talent and cultural depth. However, many artists operate...
Ethiopia shifts from commercial to concessional loans on foreign debts
The Shift to Concessional Loans Ethiopia has announced that it is negotiating with creditors to convert its commercial loans into...
Tanzania election: Fresh protests after polls marred by unrest as President Samia Suluhu Hassan takes count lead
Background & Key Players In Tanzania, the ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has governed since independence in 1961. President...
Sweden provides guarantees for Kenya-Uganda transmission line
Background & Project Overview Sweden’s export-credit agency EKN has granted a loan guarantee for a major interconnector linking Uganda’s generation...
Addis Ababa’s Bid for Sea Access via Eritrea: A Diplomatic Tightrope
1. The Historical Context Since Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993, Ethiopia has been one of the world’s most...
Kenya Plane Crash Kills Hungarian, German Tourists and Local Pilot
In a tragic incident on 28 October 2025, a light aircraft crashed in Kenya’s Kwale County, killing 11 people, including...
Deadly Fire Ravages Bukavu Neighbourhood, Claiming 14 Lives
A devastating fire ripped through a crowded neighbourhood in Bukavu, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), late Sunday night,...
Ouattara Wins Fourth Term in Ivory Coast Election Amid Concerns Over Democracy
What Happened Ivory Coast held its presidential election on October 25, 2025, marking another pivotal moment in the nation’s political...
Four African Countries Taken Off Global Money-Laundering ‘Grey List’
October 24, 2025 — The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso...
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