Kenya Ditches French Consortium for Chinese Contractor in Major Highway Deal
Kenya will end a 1.3-billion-euro highway expansion project deal with a French consortium in favor of an undisclosed Chinese firm. The original deal, signed in 2020 with a French consortium led by Vinci SA, aimed to upgrade 140 km of road linking Nairobi and Nakuru into a multilane highway. However, Kenya’s government raised concerns about […]
Tanzania’s Chadema Party Barred from Upcoming Elections
CHADEMA, Tanzania’s main opposition party, has been banned from participating in the country’s upcoming elections due to its failure to sign the mandatory code of conduct. This decision comes just days after CHADEMA leader Tundu Lissu, a former presidential candidate, was charged with treason for allegedly seeking to disrupt the vote. If found guilty, Lissu […]
Great Zimbabwe: The Abandoned African City Once Home to 18,000 People
Great Zimbabwe, an ancient city just outside Masvingo in southern Zimbabwe, was once home to 18,000 people and a thriving hub of trade and governance. Established in the 11th century, the city flourished for centuries, with its stone structures, including the iconic Great Enclosure and Hill Complex, showcasing advanced stonemasonry techniques. Great Zimbabwe, rich in […]
Conservationists Fight to Protect Vultures from Extinction
Vultures, hated and associated with death, are essential to ecosystems, according to African conservationists working to change their negative image. According to a recent report by BirdLife International, the often misunderstood bird contributes $1.8 billion annually to southern Africa’s ecosystems by providing cleanup, pest control, and anti-poaching services. By devouring carcasses, vultures remove harmful bacteria […]
