In this month’s edition of Lifestyle, Arts & Culture, we are struck by the extent to which being consistent is a critical creative force and is displayed beautifully by artisans, artists, entrepreneurs and evangelists from around the continent. Enjoy.
Read MoreThat makes six attacks destroying poll equipment in the south this month alone. Holding 2023 elections in this context would create further ethnic strife and loss of legitimacy.
Read MoreIt is a significant milestone for East Africa but in the long time taken between conception and completion of the project, there have been important changes to the strategic context.
Read MoreThe National Electoral Board of Ethiopia announced on Saturday that another postponement is necessary. It has not given a new date for the election
Read MoreRecent gas discoveries motivate policymakers to strengthen the regulatory framework but political will is otherwise moderate, and ongoing litigation with the mining industry is in the way.
Read MoreIn this piece we take a look at a Guinean social enterprise, K-Concept, whose mission-first orientation has identified the social need for childcare in Conakry and is responding with a bespoke, professionalised service.
Read MoreThe relationship appears to be on an incline following Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s two-day state visit to Kenya earlier this month
Read MoreWhile the AfCFTA Secretary General visits Libreville, President Ali Bongo is discussing Commonwealth membership in London.
Read MoreAccording to data released by the Ghana Statistical Service on Weds (12 May), inflation in April was 8.5% year-on-year, down from 10.3% the previous month.
Read MoreGiven pending (June 2021) deadlines, the next few weeks will be important for the development and operationalising of the AfCFTA.
Read MoreThe government will get a 10% stake and Gerald Mining has accepted to begin talks with the government for a new mining lease agreement.
Read MoreThe results were more comfortable than expected and theoretically, this clears a path for a referendum. First, important institutional hurdles must be met.
Read MoreFinance Minister’s Jacob Saffa’s elevation may bring additional experience and ruling party heft to the cabinet, but the focus is on for upcoming polls rather than reform.
Read MoreCanadian mining company Barrick is referring a dispute about tax liabilities in Senegalese to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
Read MorePrime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the Prosperity Party’s position looks dominant. Nevertheless, the electoral process faces two important challenges.
Read MoreMagashule’s seeming tit for tat action was announced yesterday (5 May). The ANC factional dispute will continue through the near term given the political resources on either side of the conflict.
Read MoreRevenue raising measures are the immediate trigger, but the movement is underpinned by wider cost of living, jobs, corruption and environmental concerns.
Read MoreKissi Agyebeng has been nominated to the Office of the Special Prosecutor by the Attorney General. He brings a prodigious technical background but may lack independence and heft.
Read MoreSolve for an active agenda, slim majority/hung parliament, double digit fiscal deficit and 2024 general elections in a highly partisan environment.
Read MoreRecent security incidents have jolted the country’s political leaders. The security situation is underpinned by four primary factors cutting across politics, economics and governance.
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