Tanzania’s president defends election crackdown
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has blamed foreign powers for criticizing the deadly violence that followed her October re-election, accusing them of harboring colonial attitudes. Her remarks follow calls from the UN for an investigation, as well as comments from US senators who questioned the credibility of her landslide victory. Hassan defended the security crackdown, framing it […]
Kenyan recruits in Russia’s war spark outcry
Families in Kenya are desperately urging their government to repatriate young men recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Officials estimate that around 200 Kenyans are among the more than 1,400 Africans reportedly serving in Russian ranks, with some believed to be former Kenyan soldiers. Motivated by high unemployment at home, many young Kenyans were lured by […]
TotalEnergies sells stake in Nigerian offshore blocks
TotalEnergies has agreed to sell a major stake in two Nigerian exploration blocks to Chevron, deepening cooperation between the two energy majors in West Africa’s promising offshore zones. The blocks, PPL 2000 and PPL 2001, lie in the resource-rich West Delta basin, where TotalEnergies secured exploration rights during Nigeria’s 2024 licensing round. Under the proposed partnership, TotalEnergies […]
Military seizure halts Guinea-Bissau’s election
Guinea-Bissau’s electoral crisis deepened after the national commission announced it could not complete the November 23 presidential vote because armed men seized ballots, tally sheets, and staff computers while also destroying the servers holding official results. The attack occurred a day before the commission was due to release the outcome. Major-General Horta Inta-a was subsequently sworn in […]
Discover Africa’s best micro-getaways
Africa’s capital cities are surrounded by vibrant micro-destinations that offer quick and refreshing escapes without the need for long travel. From Nairobi’s lush Karura Forest to the peaceful shores of Lake Muhazi near Kigali, travelers can find nature, culture, and tranquility within an hour of major urban centers. Johannesburg’s Cradle of Humankind adds a historical dimension with […]
Michelle Nagawa ALP ‘22 Inspires Change as a Ugandan Social Impact Leader
Michelle Nagawa, a 25 year old Aspire Leaders Program alum from 2022, studied Surveying Land Information Systems and received a grant from Aspire Institute for a community project within the Katanga slum area in 2023. A first-generation university graduate and the first-born in her family, she has always strived to be an inspiration to her […]
