The US is promising to investigate and prosecute South Sudanese officials involved in money laundering and plundering national assets. During a trip to Nairobi on…
OPEN DOORS
Cybercrime is costing Africa’s businesses billions
Sophisticated malware, software security breaches, mobile scams—the list of cybercrime threats is growing. Yet African nations continue to fall short of protecting themselves and must…
MUTED
Tanzania’s repressive online laws have forced the “Swahili Wikileaks” to close
One of Tanzania’s top homegrown online platforms has temporarily shut down days before the implementation of sweeping regulations that would give officials unfettered powers to…
GOING WITH THE FLOW
Ethiopia’s prime minister has promised not to “harm” Egypt’s share of the Nile
Ethiopia’s prime minister has sworn not to “harm” Egypt’s share of the Nile, breaking the deadlock in talks over control of Africa’s longest river. During…
NO TO COAL
A Chinese coal plant on a UNESCO-protected island in Kenya is facing major protests
Environmental activists in Kenya are determined to show that coal has no place in the country’s energy future. This week, dozens of activists descended on…
CAN DO
The world’s first TEDx event in a refugee camp will take place in Kenya
The first-ever TEDx event in a refugee camp will take place in a small town in northwest Kenya. TEDxKakumaCamp on June 9 will bring together…
SURPRISE MOVE
Ethiopia has taken an unexpected step towards peace with long-time enemy Eritrea
Ethiopia’s premier just made the surprise announcement that it’s going to make peace with its enemy Eritrea. In a statement made last night (June 5),…
MILITARY MIGHT
China is expanding its military footprint in Africa
China has announced it will host the inaugural China-Africa defense and security forum later this month, signaling its deepening engagement in Africa. Military officials say…
NEW DAWN
Ethiopia will end its state of emergency early, as part of widening political reforms
Ethiopia’s cabinet has approved a draft law that would lift a nationwide state of emergency two months ahead of schedule, citing improved security conditions across…
FEWER HOSTS
Africa’s hotel industry is booming—but only in a small number of markets
The hotel sector in Africa is thriving, recording a steady improvement in demand and performance, drawing financier interest, and constituting an active segment of the…
MAN OF THE HOUR
Africa’s youngest leader is riding a wave of hope from the young people who got him there
At 41 years of age, Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed Ali is the youngest head of government in Africa. Since coming to power two months…
CURRENCY SWITCH
There is growing momentum to adopt China’s yuan as a reserve currency in Africa
African central bank leaders are currently discussing whether to hold the yuan as part of their foreign reserves, highlighting the Chinese money’s rise as one…
