Namibia is Preparing for the Biggest Corruption Trial in its Short History
The financial scandal – named after a 2019 Wikileaks release called the “Fishrot Files” – stretches from Namibia to Iceland, taking in government ministers and involving at least $20m. It is all about fish quotas – not an immediately obvious source of corruption, but in Namibia they are very lucrative. With nearly 1,600km of South […]
Why Reform to the Abortion Laws in Benin was so Crucial
In 2019, Dr Veronique Tognifode became the west African country’s minister of social affairs and was instrumental in getting MPs to vote to legalise abortion in most circumstances in October 2021. She didn’t do it alone; two other ministers, also gynaecologists, were heavily involved, as were professional bodies and civil society organisations who lobbied for […]
Macron’s Revamped Africa Strategy Will be put to the Test this Week
French President Emmanuel Macron heads to central Africa Wednesday on a four-nation visit. On Monday, he announced a revamped relationship with Africa, amid an increase in anti-French sentiment in some places— and rising Russian and Chinese influence. “Partnership,” “humility,” and “reorganization” are part of Macron’s lexicon this week, with his new, recalibrated strategy for Africa. […]
Angola is Taking a Big Step in its Digital Transformation Journey
The government recently announced a new $89 million project to construct a unified national cloud that offers several services. The project includes building two data centres and updating an existing centre, which will be linked by a fibre optic ring. Once completed by Q1 2024, the centres will provide high-speed internet connectivity to all government […]
Egyptian Foreign Minister Goes to Damascus In a Sign of Solidarity
The visit comes weeks after a deadly earthquake rocked Syria and neighboring Turkey, killing several tens of thousands of people. Egyptian state media described Shoukry as “the most senior Egyptian official to visit Damascus” in over a decade. Relations between Damascus and several other states in the Middle East and North Africa have been strained […]
Yoonema Creates Digital Marketplace that Offers a Simplified and Reliable e-commerce Experience
Senegalese e-commerce startup Yoonema is an SEO-ready platform that gives sellers access to a secure webstore, easy payment options, marketing tools, and an established database of more than 1,000 customers. Founded in 2019 and recently selected to take part in the ASIP accelerator run by Startupbootcamp AfriTech, Yoonema has created a digital marketplace that offers […]
Kitfo has Established Itself in the Hearts of many Ethiopians
Originating in the central Gurage region, about an hour and a half southwest of Addis Ababa, kitfo is finely chopped – or minced – beef that is massaged with niter kibbeh, a clarified butter infused with herbs and spices, and marinated in mitmita, a chilli powder-based spice blend. A spot like Addis Ababa’s Bekelech Kitfo, […]
