Human Rights Council Members Should Reject Eritrea’s Bid to End Scrutiny
Council Should Support Renewal of Special Rapporteur The government of Eritrea has been working the corridors of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva to try to end the mandate of the UN special rapporteur on Eritrea. In an clear attempt to scuttle the annual mandate renewal resolution, the Eritrean delegation recently presented a resolution […]
Prominent Critic of Guinean Junta Abducted, Tortured
Impartial Investigation Needed into Abuses Against Mohamed Traoré In Guinea early on Saturday morning, at least a half-dozen heavily armed men broke into the home of Mohamed Traoré, a prominent lawyer and former bar association president, assaulted him and his daughter, and then forced him into a car and drove away. Traoré had been publicly critical of the […]
JB Dondolo: Advancing Africa’s Future Through Clean Water and Education
A Mission Rooted in Legacy Across Africa and in underserved communities beyond, JB Dondolo is rewriting the narrative of development—one clean water project at a time. Founded by Zimbabwean-American humanitarian Lumbie Mlambo, this U.S.-based nonprofit is named in honor of her late father, JB Dondolo, a local humanitarian whose legacy continues to inspire change. Since […]
African Governments Must Rethink Engagement in Trump’s Washington D.C.
By Kevin Nolan – SVP and Director of Public Affairs – KARV and Liz Grossman – Co-Founder – Baobab Consulting President Trump’s first Oval Office meeting with an African leader, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, inevitably prompted a myriad of responses across global media, with such illustrative descriptors ranging from ‘ambush’ and ‘openly hostile’ to […]
Mozambique: Armed Group’s Child Abductions Surge in North
Protect, Reintegrate Children at Risk in Cabo Delgado Province An armed group linked to the Islamic State (ISIS) has ramped up abductions of children in northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, Human Rights Watch said today. Most of the abducted children are being used for transporting looted goods, forced labor, forced marriages, and taking part in […]
Anzisha Reveals The True Grit Of African Entrepreneurial Ventures In Season 3 Of The Journey
Anzisha announces the release of season 3 of its YouTube series, The Journey, a documentary series that provides an uncensored glimpse into the grit of 30 very young entrepreneurs across Africa. This season’s focus is on the hurdles, strategic pivots, and moments of leadership that define their journeys. With over 1.13 million YouTube views last season, The Journey S3 […]
Six Bold Fixes Nigeria’s New Electoral Chief Can Implement
As Nigeria prepares to appoint a new electoral chief by October, the spotlight is on fixing the country’s fragile election system. The West African nation has a history of flawed polls marked by violence, irregularities, and poor logistics. Over the years, progress has been recorded in strengthening its electoral process. However, there have also been some […]
Museveni Eyes Another Term as Uganda Heads Toward 2026 Election
Uganda’s long-time leader, Yoweri Museveni, will run for re-election in 2026, potentially extending his 40-year grip on power. His party, the National Resistance Movement, confirmed his candidacy, with Museveni expected to pick up nomination forms on June 28. Museveni, now 80, is one of Africa’s longest-serving presidents. His main challenger is once again Bobi Wine, the […]
Tunisian Dinar Tops Africa’s Currency Rankings in June 2025
A stronger currency can mean big wins for African economies. For instance, an appreciating currency can lead to economic growth, as it enables central banks to lower interest rates, spurring production. It can also strengthen purchasing power. African nations rely heavily on imports. Strong currencies mean cheaper imports and, by extension, lower costs of living. Consequently, […]
Ethiopia–Eritrea Border Reopens After Five Years
Joy and tears flowed at Ethiopia’s Zalambessa border town as Eritreans and Ethiopians reunited for the first time in five years. Families, separated by war and political tensions, reconciled in an emotional ceremony organized by local leaders, marking a hopeful chapter after years of conflict. Although the border reopening wasn’t officially sanctioned, it had quiet backing […]
