British American Tobacco Plc’s Nigerian Units have Agreed to Settle $110 Million Fine
It was imposed by the Federal Competition & Consumer Protection Commission as part of the resolution for alleged market dominance abuse in Nigeria, which includes violations of public health regulations. BAT, known for brands like Lucky Strike and Dunhill, was also found penalizing retailers for offering fair platforms to its competitors’ products. The antitrust agency […]
How a School Project Changed the Lives of a Rwandan Village
In the next four years, British entrepreneur Mansoor Hamayun expects to connect 36 million people to an electricity source, many for the first time. It is an ambition that would see his clean energy company, Bboxx, expand its reach tenfold across sub-Saharan Africa. The London-headquartered company has grown from an idealistic startup with hopes of […]
The Inauguration of America’s First Somali-American Elected Mayor by Voters
The city council of St. Louis Park in the US state of Minnesota has sworn in 27-year-old Nadia Mohamed as mayor, two months after she made history. Ms Mohamed secured 58% of the vote to win last November’s mayoral poll. She is also the youngest and the first Muslim and black elected mayor in the […]
Prehistoric Rock Art Drawings Discovered in the Andriamamelo Cave in Western Madagascar
They’re the first truly pictorial art, depicting images of nature with human-like and animal-like figures, to be seen on the island. Until recently, rock art in Madagascar had only yielded a few sites with basic symbols. The dramatic discoveries contained several surprises, including hints at some remarkable cultural connections. First, scenes depicted in some cases […]
Rwanda’s Mountain Gorillas Make Remarkable Recovery after Facing Threats from Humans
Once endangered due to poaching, armed conflicts, and diseases, the primates are now flourishing thanks to dedicated conservation efforts. In 2008, the IUCN estimated only 680 individual mountain gorillas left in the wild. However, recent efforts have seen a positive turn. “For the census we did in 2018, there were 1,063 mountain gorillas. The population […]
Tonto: the Legendary Drink Facing Sanction in Uganda
Folk singers have crooned about it, politicians seeking a common touch take a sip when hunting for votes and traditional ceremonies terminate at dusk with tonto parties. Its devotees are many, ranging from officials in suits to laborers in sandals. But its production is under threat, as cheap bottled beer becomes more attractive to drinkers, […]
