Ethiopia: Key Rights Groups Suspended
End Repeated, Arbitrary Harassment of Civil Society Organizations Ethiopian authorities have shut down two more prominent human rights organizations in recent weeks as part of their escalating crackdown against civil society, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should immediately rescind the decision and stop targeting independent voices. In late December 2024, the Ethiopian Authority for […]
The Fall Of Goma
By Michelle Gavin As civilians in Goma once again flee chaos, leaders fail to take responsibility for the crisis. Once again, the eastern Congolese city of Goma has fallen to the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group. The mayhem is certainly real; the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) displacement crisis is second only to Sudan’s, and many of the roughly 1.5 […]
EV Forum & Expo To Accelerate Africa’s Electric Mobility Revolution At The Africa Energy Indaba 2025
The much-anticipated EV Forum & Expo is set to take center stage as part of the Africa Energy Indaba, taking place from 4-6 March 2025 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This pioneering event will showcase the latest advancements in electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable mobility solutions, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators from across the globe. Driving the […]
KCB And Mastercard Unveil Kenya’s First Platinum Multi-Currency Card
KCB Bank Kenya, in collaboration with Mastercard, has launched Kenya’s only multi-currency prepaid card that supports 11 hard currencies. This innovative solution is designed to simplify international transactions for customers by enabling seamless spending across various destinations. The card supports an extensive range of currencies including the Kenyan Shilling, US Dollar, British Pound Sterling, Euro, […]
Nigeria-China Trade Volume Hit $20 Billion in 2024
Nigeria and China’s trade volume in 2024 surpassed $20 billion. While the figure signifies the strong trade relations between both countries, it marked a significant 11.5% decline from 2023. Speaking at a Lunar New Year event in Abuja, Chinese Ambassador Yu Dunhai expressed China’s wish for stronger trade relations and Beijing’s commitment to implementing the […]
President Ruto Calls for Diplomacy as DRC Conflict Escalates
Kenyan President William Ruto has emphasized diplomacy as the only viable solution to the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking on Monday, Ruto described the situation in eastern DRC as “very complicated” and dismissed military intervention as ineffective. His comments followed claims by Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of capturing Goma, the largest […]
Africa Pledges $35 Billion for Unprecedented Electrification Drive
African leaders, along with global financiers, convened in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to pledge $35 billion toward electrification, marking the largest investment in Africa’s electric power generation. The initiative, backed by the World Bank and African Development Bank, aims to provide electricity to 300 million people within six years, focusing heavily on solar mini-grids for […]
South Africa’s DA Party Declares Dispute Over Key Government Policies
The Democratic Alliance (DA) party, South Africa’s second-largest party, has declared a dispute with the Government of National Unity (GNU), citing a lack of consultation on critical bills regarding health and land expropriation. DA leader John Steenhuisen criticized the African National Congress (ANC) for sidelining its fellow coalition members, asserting that the DA would not […]
Remittance-focused Startups Benefit from Africa’s Migration Wave
African remittance startups are thriving as sub-Saharan Africa received a record $56 billion in remittances in 2024, marking the fourth consecutive year of growth. Companies like LemFi and Nala have attracted significant investments and expanded operations, addressing inefficiencies in a market long dominated by Western Union and MoneyGram. Last July, Nala raised $40 million. This […]
France Faces Strategic Setbacks as African Military Bases Close
France’s military withdrawals from several African countries, including Senegal and Ivory Coast, signal a diminishing role in the region. Historically, French bases supported newly independent governments and facilitated external interventions like Operation Sagittarius, which evacuated European nationals from Sudan at the start of the war in 2023. However, rising perceptions of neocolonialism and shifting global […]
