The strategy behind Uganda’s quiet election season
Uganda’s 2026 election campaign has been surprisingly calm—an eerie contrast to the bloody 2021 polls that left over 50 people dead. President Yoweri Museveni and opposition leader Bobi Wine are once again facing off, but this time without the usual chaos of arrests, tear gas, or violence. Analysts suggest the peace may be more engineered than […]
Sun King’s African factories to curb imports
Sun King, the global leader in off-grid solar power, is supercharging its African operations with new manufacturing plants in Kenya and Nigeria. This strategic move is projected to slash import costs by a staggering $300 million over the next five years, keeping valuable capital within local economies. The Kenyan facility, its first large-scale plant in Africa, will […]
Simandou to make Guinea iron ore powerhouse
After decades of setbacks, Guinea’s $23 billion Simandou project is finally underway—poised to make the nation Africa’s second-largest mineral exporter after South Africa. Once mired in political turmoil and corporate disputes, the venture is now being revived with major Chinese investment as well as a minority stake by Rio Tinto, a Western company. The project, which seeks […]
Why Sudan’s ceasefire talks keep failing
Sudan’s civil war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces, ongoing since April 2023, has displaced over 14 million people and left half the population facing severe hunger. Despite international mediation by the Quad—comprising the US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE—peace efforts have stalled due to three main obstacles. First, the Sudanese army and the […]
Wajukuu Arts transforming lives in Nairobi slum
In the bustling Mukuru slum of Nairobi, a powerful transformation is underway, fueled by creativity and resilience. The Wajukuu Arts collective, founded in 2003 as a sanctuary for teens escaping gang life, now champions hope for a new generation. This grassroots initiative provides a vital space where art becomes both a personal therapy and a compelling […]
