Can the African Leopard Survive in India?
Cheetahs once roamed across much of India and the Middle East, but today the entire Asian cheetah population is confined to just a few dozen animals in remote regions of Iran. The reluctance of the Iranian authorities to part with any of these rare creatures has led India farther afield in its attempts to secure […]
Kenyan Medics Want Better Care
Doctors employed in Kenya’s public hospitals went on strike on Monday, saying the government is risking their lives by forcing them to treat Covid-19 patients without adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and not insuring them for treatment if they fall ill. The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union, with 7,000 members nationwide, announced their […]
Ugandan Couples Push to Get Married their Way
Humanist weddings — personalized ceremonies without religious connotations, tailor-made for couples who choose their own vows and the text that the celebrant reads aloud — are currently illegal across Africa except for South Africa. But if Uganda’s growing number of humanists have their way, these ceremonies could soon become routine in the East African nation, […]
Clearing Up the Sahel’s Troubled Spots
Interpol conducted a seven-day operation between 30 November – 6 December that saw law enforcement officers intercept illicit firearms, ammunition and explosives, and disrupt the trafficking networks used to supply terrorists across West Africa and the Sahel. The operation dubbed KAFO II, jointly coordinated by Interpol and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, […]
South Africa Still has the Most Developed Markets when it comes to Tech, Startups, and Investment
It was a year of highs and lows for the country, especially given the COVID-19 pandemic, but the ecosystem can look back on another developmental year. South African field sales app and management startup Skynamo got the year off to a belting start in January, announcing it had raised a US$30 million Series A funding […]
Growing Africa’s Music Streaming Platforms
African music has exploded onto the world stage in recent years, but its streaming platforms lag behind. Spotify (SPOT) is only available in five African countries and while Apple (AAPL) Music recently expanded into more than 30, paid subscription services aren’t as popular on the continent as illegal downloads. That means African artists are missing […]
The Grinch that Stole Zimbabwe’s Christmas
This year, Christmas cheer will be missing from the hearts of many Zimbabweans who will have to make do with reminiscing about previous festive seasons instead. Their country is in the grip of an economic crisis as high inflation, low disposable income, compressed wages, and general economic hardships take their toll. The Zimbabwe Congress of […]
Africa’s Aviation Sector Needs to Radically Rethink Operations
When the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) called a virtual AGM assembly in November, the theme dominating the agenda was the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the industry. The turbulence created by the disease has dealt a severe blow to Africa’s aviation sector. During the assembly, key stakeholders emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts as […]
The Boys are Back Home
Nigeria’s president, Muhammadu Buhari, has met with more than 300 schoolboys kidnapped a week ago in the country’s restive north-west as authorities celebrated their freedom amid widespread anger in the country at deepening insecurity. The 344 boys arrived in the city of Katsina on Friday morning, relieved to be free but exhausted from a week […]
The Region Stands Up Against a CAR Rebellion
Cameroon says hundreds of Central African Republic (CAR) civilians have fled across the border in the past few days to escape election-related violence. Bangui is holding elections later this month and those fleeing into Cameroon say sporadic clashes are already breaking out. Over the weekend, the CAR government accused former president Francois Bozize of organizing […]
