Tanzania: Protect Right to Education in Pregnancy, Parenthood
Expedite Legal, Policy Reforms Recommended by African Child Rights Body Tanzania’s government has not adopted adequate legal and policy measures needed to protect pregnant girls and adolescent mothers’ right to education and reverse decades of systemic exclusion in schools, Human Rights Watch said today on the International Day of Education. Tanzanian girls remain at high […]
Accountability Gone Missing In Kenya
By Michelle Gavin Amid a spate of abductions and disappearances in Kenya, President Ruto’s government feigns ignorance. In the wake of last year’s Gen Z protests, Kenyan President William Ruto had two choices. He could accept the youthful population’s rejection of business as usual and get serious about cleaning up corruption in government, aiming to ride […]
10 Magnificent African Hiking Trails
By Tsoku Maela While the Drakensberg and Kilimanjaro are undoubtedly celebrated for their hiking allure, Africa offers an abundance of other trails that are equally mesmerizing. The continent beckons adventure enthusiasts from Central to Southern, North, East, and West Africa to explore its diverse landscapes. 1. Rwenzori Mountains, Uganda Often referred to as the “Mountains of […]
Trump’s Africa Team Takes Shape Amid Strategic Shifts
According to analysts, US President Donald Trump will swiftly assemble his Africa team following his return to the White House. If true, the move departs from his first term when key roles in the Africa portfolio remained vacant. J. Peter Pham, the special envoy for the Sahel and Great Lakes during Trump’s first administration, is […]
Niger, Burkina Faso, Mali to Deploy Joint Force to Combat Security Threats
West Africa’s junta-led nations – Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali – are set to deploy a 5,000-strong joint force to address escalating security challenges in the central Sahel region. According to Niger’s Defense Minister Salifou Mody, the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) force, equipped with air assets, intelligence resources, and equipment, will soon commence operations […]
VP Shettima Promotes Nigeria’s Investment Potential at WEF 2025
Kashim Shettima, the Vice President of Nigeria, has called on global investors to explore the West African country’s expanding investment landscape, emphasizing its readiness for modernization and robust business opportunities. Speaking at the “Roadmap to Co-create Investment Opportunities for Africa’s Frontier Markets” forum during the 2025 World Economic Forum in Davos, Shettima highlighted key initiatives […]
Kenya Targets First-world Status with Manufacturing and Agricultural Reforms
Kenya’s Deputy President, Kithure Kindiki, has revealed that the Kenya Kwanza administration, led by President William Ruto, plans to leverage manufacturing and agriculture to transform the country’s economy and achieve first-world status. During his speech, Kindiki highlighted that the Ruto-led government has made significant investments in value chains critical to Kenya’s economy and the livelihoods […]
Tanzania’s Chadema Party Faces Leadership Choice Ahead of 2025 Election
Tanzania’s main opposition party, Chadema, is gearing up for the October 2025 elections. Before that, however, the party has to decide on a leader as well as its flagbearer for the upcoming election. Chadema’s leadership options lie between the current chairman, Freeman Mbowe, and his deputy, Tundu Lissu, with both men having differing opinions on […]
Portugal to Boost Nigerian LNG Imports to Reduce Reliance on Russia
Portugal plans to expand liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Nigeria and the United States, aiming to eliminate its minimal reliance on Russian gas, according to Environment Minister Maria da Graca Carvalho. Lisbon imported 49,141 gigawatt-hours of natural gas in 2024, with 96% as LNG. Nigeria supplied 51% of this, the US 40%, and Russia […]
Kenya Drops Electronic Travel Authorization for Most African Nations
Kenya has scrapped its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirement for citizens of nearly all African nations, except Somalia and Libya, citing security concerns. The move aims to promote regional integration, boost tourism, and support open skies policies. The ETA, introduced as a replacement for visas, had faced criticism as being a “visa under another name” […]
