Tanzanian Opposition Leader’s Arrest Spells Trouble for Elections
Government Should Drop Charges, End Political Repression Last week, the authorities in Tanzania arrested opposition presidential candidate Tundu Lissu on fabricated charges, then used his party’s calls for electoral reform to disqualify it from participating in upcoming elections. The government of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has previously repressed the political opposition and critical voices. The authorities […]
World Leaders Need to Help End Atrocities in Sudan
As the UK convenes an international gathering on Sudan today, the stakes couldn’t be higher for civilians there. It is essential for the conference to deliver concrete actions designed to stop unfolding atrocities in Darfur and rally high-level support for protecting civilians. As you read this, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which are fighting the […]
Can A New Deal Between State And Private Sector Deliver The Continent A Winning Hand?
Taking place on May 12-13, the 12th Africa CEO Forum unfolds against a challenging global economic backdrop marked by rising protectionism, reduced development aidand high debt-serving costs. Yet growing opportunities for South-South trade and investment offer new opportunities for African businesses to expand and innovate across the African continent and beyond. Organized by Jeune Afrique […]
South Sudan: Incendiary Bombs Kill, Burn Civilians
End Use of Cruel Indiscriminate Weapons; Allow UN Peacekeepers Deployment South Sudan’s use of improvised air-dropped incendiary weapons has killed and horrifically burned dozens of people, including children, and destroyed civilian infrastructure in Upper Nile state, Human Rights Watch said today. The government’s use of these weapons in populated areas may amount to war crimes. […]
Fitch Upgrades Nigeria’s Rating Amid Positive Energy Sector Reforms
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Nigeria’s long-term foreign-currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘B’ from ‘B-’, citing the country’s ongoing energy sector reforms, among other measures. The agency forecasts that these reforms will sustain Nigeria’s current account surplus over the medium term, driven by improved oil output and export diversification. While Fitch remains optimistic, it acknowledges […]
South Africa Names New US Envoy Amid Tensions
Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa, has appointed former Deputy Finance Minister Mcebisi Jonas as Pretoria’s special envoy to Washington, where he will work to repair strained relations with the White House. Since President Donald Trump began his second term, ties have soured between South Africa and the US. The diplomatic rift between both […]
Gabon’s Junta Chief Wins Presidential Election by a Landslide
Brice Oligui Nguema, head of Gabon’s military junta, is set to become the country’s new president after a landslide election victory. Nguema secured 90.35% of the vote in the weekend poll, according to provisional results from the nation’s Interior Ministry. The election, which was smooth and peaceful, was the first in 50 years free from […]
Innovative Finance Key to Preventing African Health Crisis
African health experts have stressed the need for innovative financing solutions to prevent the collapse of healthcare systems across the continent amid declining Western donor funding. For instance, the Trump Administration’s decision to withdraw USAID funding has left a $12 billion shortfall in Africa, endangering critical services like maternal health, HIV treatment, and disease control. […]
Mogadishu Grants Starlink License to Operate in Somalia
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service has officially launched in Somalia, marking another step in its expansion across Africa. Somalia is the third African country to authorize Starlink in 2025, following Niger and Liberia in March and January. The service was launched in Mogadishu, with government officials and Starlink representatives in attendance. While Somalia has […]
Why Senegal is the Perfect Holiday Destination
Senegal is emerging as a top destination for travelers seeking a May getaway that is devoid of crowds. Unlike the popular tourist destinations, such as Tanzania’s Serengeti, Senegal offers a peaceful escape with stunning coastlines, vibrant cities, and wildlife-rich national parks. The capital, Dakar, is lively, but nearby spots like Pointe Sarene, a former fishing […]
