Stateless At Home: Kenyan Somalis Struggle To Reclaim Citizenship From Refugee Records
In 2006, Amina Saida was only two years old when her parents moved to the Dadaab refugee camp in northern Kenya, near the border with Somalia. The Dadaab refugee complex was established in 1991, when refugees fleeing the civil war in Somalia began crossing the border into Kenya. Over the years, thousands of Kenyan ethnic Somalis entered […]
In 2026, Self-Service Is Redefining Telco Customer Experience
By Warren Alberts, Chief Executive Officer at VAS-X According to PwC’s 2025 Customer Experience Survey, more than half (52%) of consumers have abandoned a brand due to a bad experience with its products or services, and nearly a third (29%) have done so because of poor customer experience, either online or in-person. These numbers are […]
Beyond Capital: Why Execution Will Define Africa’s Growth In A Changing Global Landscape
By Rashad Sinokrot, Global CEO, Alliad For years, the dominant narrative around Africa’s growth has centered on investment: how much is needed, where it will come from, and which sectors will attract it. Capital remains critical, but that conversation is increasingly incomplete. The real question today is not just how much investment flows into Africa, […]
FINAS 2026 Summit Sets The Stage For Action On Financing Africa’s Food Systems
Over one thousand stakeholders from across government, finance, development, and the private sector are set to convene in Nairobi for the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) 2026 Summit, seeking to drive a dialogue to unlock sustainable financing for Africa’s agri-food systems. Scheduled to take place from 30 June to 2 July 2026, the summit will […]
The Little-Known Role Of Veterinarians In Supporting South Africa’s Economy
This World Veterinary Day on 25 April, global animal health company – Zoetis – celebrates some of the crucial ways that veterinarians support the local economy by protecting farming exports, food security and public health. Veterinarians are known for treating sick pets, but their role extends far beyond the clinic – from protecting beloved pets […]
Cornerstone Institute Marked Freedom Day By Championing Education As The Pathway To Economic Freedom
As South Africa commemorates Freedom Day, Cornerstone Institute is calling on the nation to broaden its interpretation of freedom beyond political rights to include economic freedom through access to quality higher education. For Cornerstone Institute, Freedom Day is not only a reminder of the country’s democratic breakthrough, but also a call to action to address […]
Global shipping hit as Somali piracy resurges
Three vessels have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia over the past week, signaling a dangerous resurgence of piracy in the Horn of Africa. Somali pirate networks, newly equipped with modern GPS, satellite communications, and hijacked dhow motherships, are successfully exploiting global instability to seize lucrative cargo and secure ransoms. The attacks capitalize on […]
Madagascar downplays diplomatic rift with France
Madagascar’s military leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, held a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron after expelling a French diplomat over an alleged plot to destabilize the country. The expulsion, fueled by unsubstantiated social media rumors of “French mercenaries,” prompted Paris to summon Madagascar’s chargé d’affaires in protest. During the call, Randrianirina defended the move […]
Tanzania’s opposition rejects post-election violence report
A government-appointed commission in Tanzania has released its official report on the violence surrounding the disputed October 2025 elections, confirming at least 518 deaths while acknowledging the true toll is likely higher. The protests erupted after President Samia Suluhu Hassan claimed victory with 98% of the vote following an opposition boycott. The commission’s chair, retired […]
Russia stays in Mali despite separatists’ ultimatum
Russia has doubled down on its military commitment to Mali, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov firmly rejecting speculation about a wider withdrawal following last weekend’s devastating coordinated attacks. The vow comes as Tuareg separatists from the Azawad Liberation Front issued a stark ultimatum: Russia must permanently withdraw from all positions in Mali. The FLA has […]
