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By Wendy Poulton and Molupe Mat’sumunyane The Weight of Words Global institutions have long shaped inequality through language, dividing nations into “rich/poor” and later “developed/developing.” After World War II, the United Nations, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund formalised these categories, reinforced by U.S. President Truman’s 1949 “underdeveloped areas” speech. By the 1960s, these labels […]
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Ecobank and Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) acting as Mandated Lead Arrangers, Coordinators and Bookrunners in partnership with Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), have closed a EUR 230 million facility for the Government of Uganda to finance its FY2024/25 Infrastructure and Development Budget. The facility comprises EUR 130 million from Ecobank and RMB as well […]
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Boeing joined forces with Cranfield University, the East African Community Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (EAC-CASSOA) and the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority to host a three-day Regulatory Excellence workshop in Entebbe, Uganda. Civil aviation regulators from Kenya, Rwanda, Somali, South Sudan and Uganda, the Uganda Ministry of Works and Transport, and Uganda’s carriers […]
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By: Xoe Mfokazi, Head of Operations at TransUnion GCC Africa For decades, the phrase “breaking the glass ceiling” has described the uphill battle women and minorities face in accessing leadership roles. But in Africa, the challenge goes beyond more than representation. It is about reimagining leadership itself, creating workplaces where systems and cultures allow everyone […]
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Nigeria is boldly asserting its economic independence by prioritizing intra-African trade and avoiding alignment in global power disputes, according to Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar. Speaking in London, Tuggar outlined a policy of “strategic autonomy,” focusing on pragmatic alliances rather than choosing sides between competitors like the US and China. Central to this strategy is leveraging the […]
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At the United Nations, the United States is pushing for an expanded international force to tackle Haiti’s armed gangs, building on the 15-month-old Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. While the MSS mandate is set to expire, a new US-backed draft resolution seeks to create a larger “Gang Suppression Force” with a revised command structure. This […]
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Guinean voters appear to have overwhelmingly approved a constitutional referendum that could allow military leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president. Provisional results indicate more than 90% of voters supported the new constitution, which also extends presidential terms from five to seven years and imposes tougher restrictions on political parties. Guinean opposition parties, which boycotted the vote, […]
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A critical US trade agreement that has fueled African economic growth for over two decades is set to expire, creating significant anxiety across the continent. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) provides duty-free access to the US market for eligible nations, but its future is uncertain under the current Trump administration. This program has been a […]
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The recent World Athletics Championships in Tokyo were a spectacular showcase of African talent, with athletes from the continent capturing 22 medals and delivering thrilling performances. Kenya led the charge with an impressive 11 medals, powered by championship record-breaking runs from stars like Emmanuel Wanyonyi and Faith Cherotich. The excitement peaked with an all-Kenyan duel in […]
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Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have jointly announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), denouncing it as a “neo-colonial” instrument of Western powers. The three military-led states, now united under the Alliance of Sahel States, said the court has failed to prosecute serious crimes, such as crimes against humanity and war crimes, elsewhere while unfairly […]
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Despite a much-publicized US-brokered peace deal between Kigali and Kinshasa, violent conflict persists in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rebel groups like M23 and the Alliance Fleuve Congo, which were excluded from the agreement signing ceremony in Washington, remain entrenched in Goma and Bukavu, where civilians face daily violence, hunger, and mass displacement. […]
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South Sudan has commenced a high-stakes treason trial against First Vice President Riek Machar, deepening tensions between him and President Salva Kiir and shattering their fragile “unity government.” Machar, accused of orchestrating a militia attack that killed more than 250 soldiers, appeared in court with seven allies, including the petroleum minister, as the proceedings were broadcast nationwide. […]
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