Renewed Hope for Justice for Burundi Massacre
20 Years After Attack on Gatumba Refugee Camp, Victims File Criminal Cases Survivors and relatives of victims of a 2004 attack on the Gatumba refugee camp in Burundi have filed criminal cases against alleged perpetrators in their home countries of Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The complaints, which allege genocide and crimes against humanity, […]
Community Consultations Must Also Include Women — Not Just Men
Conservation efforts can sometimes displace entire communities and upend livelihoods and ways of life, without ever consulting the women impacted. Some community consultation efforts only, or mostly, include men, even as displacement or changes may make it harder for women to find alternative sources of income, adapt to disrupted social structures, access pregnancy services, or […]
New Deals Open Old Wounds In The Horn Of Africa
An already tense security environment in the Horn of Africa is growing even more perilous. The new year has already brought a rapidly deteriorating security outlook to the Horn of Africa. The year kicked off with news of a memorandum of understanding signed by Ethiopia and Somaliland giving Ethiopia access to the Port of Berbera […]
Africa Emerges As The Next Global Manufacturing Powerhouse
Africa is rapidly positioning itself as a key player in the global manufacturing landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and investment. With manufacturing contributing over 10.5% to the continent’s GDP, Africa is on the cusp of a manufacturing revolution, driven by dynamic economies such as South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt. Investment Opportunities Abound Africa’s manufacturing sector is […]
Standard Bank Facilitates M&A Activity In Tanzania
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest bank by assets, has successfully provided a bridging facility loan which enabled Saturn Resources to acquire and de-list Shanta Gold from the London Stock Exchange. Saturn Resources is a wholly owned subsidiary of the diversified investment group ETC Holdings domiciled in Mauritius while Shanta is an East Africa-focused gold producer […]
Egypt to Bid for 2036 and 2040 Olympics
Egypt has announced plans to bid for the 2036 and 2040 Summer Olympics, leveraging the country’s growing infrastructure and sports facilities to make a strong case for hosting the event. This bid, confirmed by Mustapha Berraf, head of the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), marks another attempt by Egypt after its unsuccessful […]
UN Leaders Advocate for Permanent Seat for Africa on Security Council
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and other officials have called for a reform of the structure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to grant Africa a permanent seat. During a high-level Security Council debate, Guterres emphasized that the UNSC’s current structure does not reflect today’s global realities, noting that Africa, with over a billion people, […]
Tanzania Detains Opposition Leaders and Hundreds of Supporters in Crackdown
Tanzanian police have arrested key leaders of the main opposition party, Chadema, along with hundreds of its supporters in a crackdown that has seen critics question the government’s commitment to respecting human rights. The police initially arrested Tundu Lissu, Chadema’s vice-chair and former presidential candidate, and the party’s secretary general, John Mnyika. However, they have […]
US Confirms Sudan Peace Talks Will Proceed Despite Military’s Absence
According to Tom Perriello, the US Special Envoy for Sudan, the proposed peace talks regarding the ongoing conflict in Sudan will proceed as planned on Wednesday, even though the Sudanese military has not confirmed its participation. The talks, brokered by the United States and Saudi Arabia, have already secured the go-ahead of the Rapid Support […]
Kenya Aviation Workers Threaten Strike Over Proposed Airport Deal with India’s Adani
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has announced a strike starting next Monday in response to a proposed deal with India’s Adani Airport Holdings to develop Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the country’s largest airport. According to the union, the deal will lead to job losses and the replacement of Kenyan workers with foreign workers. In […]
