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#Kenya: Despite the dismissal and charging of Chirchir, opposition coalition Azimio la Umoja and anti-corruption activists are not convinced Ruto is doing enough to fight graft. They accuse the president of not walking the talk. Report by @abusovictor theafricareport.com/345224/kenya-s…
#Africa's two great challenges: the vast sums spent on servicing debt; and the paucity of patient capital needed to nurture what will be, by 2075, the largest workforce in the world. theafricareport.com/345184/opinion…
#SouthAfrica: Despite a ruling from a Durban court in favour of Jacob Zuma's new party name, the ANC says it will appeal the decision and take it to "the highest court". theafricareport.com/345310/south-a…
“Leaders like foreign relations,” @richardcalland tells The Africa Report. “You get treated with respect, red carpets, flashing blue lights.” He also says #Ramaphosa appears to be more energised than he was a year ago. #SouthAfrica By @carienduplessis theafricareport.com/345328/why-is-…
#Sudan: Rosemary DiCarlo, UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, says "fighting in El Fasher could unleash bloody intercommunal strife throughout Darfur". Report by @Sheriffb theafricareport.com/345311/sudan-l…
#SouthAfrica: A Durban high court ruled in favour of former president Jacob Zuma's new party uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) @MkhontoweSizwex in the latest blow to his former political home, the African National Congress (ANC). theafricareport.com/345310/south-a…
Mahamudu Bawumia’s declaration aligns him with his main rival, John Dramani Mahama of the opposition National Democratic Congress, and appeals to the conservative values held by many Ghanaians. By @kentmensah theafricareport.com/345191/bawumia…
A Zimbabwe scenario for #Nigeria, launch of the #eco, strategies for protecting African currencies from external shocks… Today we launch a new series that examines the pressure on African currencies caused by US anti-inflationary measures. theafricareport.com/343886/egyptia…
On 15 April, #Ramaphosa held a working meeting with Eswatini’s King Mswati III. There have been reports in Eswatini and Botswana media that Ian Khama’s presence in #Eswatini is causing diplomatic rifts in the region. By @carienduplessis theafricareport.com/345328/why-is-…
#Sudan: El Fasher, the only capital in Darfur not controlled by Sudan's rebel Rapid Support Forces, is the last SAF-held stronghold in western Sudan. Report by @Sheriffb theafricareport.com/345311/sudan-l…
"In this era of digital disruption, harnessing the power of AI and machine learning has become a strategic imperative," says Ken Mwenda, co-founder of eMobilis startup. Kenyan insurers are taking note as they adopt AI to stay competitive. theafricareport.com/344718/kenya-i…
#Kenya: The criminal investigations agency says Chirchir demanded a 2% stake shareholding from Kentegra Pyrethrum Company to help the firm evade tax. Report by @abusovictor theafricareport.com/345224/kenya-s…
Rwanda, Uganda, South Sudan, Eswatini… President Ramaphosa is racking up his air miles in foreign policy trips but is it good for the ANC’s election campaign? @carienduplessis reports from #SouthAfrica theafricareport.com/345328/why-is-…
Almost half of the planet’s population – some 3.3 billion people – live in countries that spend more on interest payments than on health or education theafricareport.com/345184/opinion…
Thanks to @TheAfricaReport, my latest FDL paper on the worrying gap between what the World Bank says it is doing in Ghana & the results on the ground has been made even easier & quicker to read! 🙏🏽
Thanks to @TheAfricaReport, my latest FDL paper on the worrying gap between what the World Bank says it is doing in Ghana & the results on the ground has been made even easier & quicker to read! 🙏🏽
#Sudan: Alarms are being raised across the world about the risks of a new front opening around the town of El Fasher in Darfur region, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fight for control of Darfur. Report by @Sheriffb theafricareport.com/345311/sudan-l…
As insurance claims rise in #Kenya, AI is poised to transform the industry. Automated approvals, data-driven decisions, and streamlined workflows are just a few benefits. But concerns over customer satisfaction and data privacy remain. theafricareport.com/344718/kenya-i…
The situation is particularly worrying in #Nigeria. On 5 April, it took 1,267 #naira to buy a dollar, compared with 600 in June 2023 and 450 a year ago. #forex theafricareport.com/343886/egyptia…
I had an in-depth interview with @TheAfricaReport on #Somalia's economic reform journey, Post HIPC aspirations and state building process. Somalia is a country with a rich history and ample opportunities for growth and development. Please read below: theafricareport.com/344495/imf-pro…
This week, for @TheAfricaReport I write that the declaration by Ghana’s ruling party candidate @MBawumia against #LGBTQ+ practices resonates with Muslim and Christian voters, driving its significance as an election issue. #Ghana #Election2024 theafricareport.com/345191/bawumia…
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NEW! This collaborative investigation by @ICIJorg & partners like @amaBhungane & @TheAfricaReport reveals that the kingdom of Eswatini - Africa's last absolute monarchy - acts as a possible conduit in Southern Africa's gold smuggling economy. bit.ly/4cXpaJc #SwaziSecrets
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All week, @TheAfricaReport will be publishing #SwaziSecrets, a cross-border investigation coordinated by @ICIJorg into a leak of 890,000 official documents that lifts the veil on regulators' ineffectual fight against financial crime in southern Africa. theafricareport.com/in-depth/swazi…
As a @Rainforest_RIN at @pulitzercenter, I investigated illegal trade & smuggling of Congo’s timber. The Congo basin often called the heart of Africa is the world’s largest carbon sink. First story of the 4-part series is out today via @TheAfricaReport. theafricareport.com/342361/how-con…
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#SouthAfrica’s Jacob Zuma is facing pushback and legal challenges by the ruling ANC to the name of his new party the MKP. But despite such issues, his party continues to garner support. Who’s who in this new party? By @carienduplessis theafricareport.com/341558/south-a…
Well written piece dear @Sheriffb !!👌🏾🔥🔥🔥 🙏🏽 . Gratitude ! —-/-/ @TheAfricaReport #Women #Representation #Senegal #inclusion
“We hope that there will be brighter days as we should note that #Senegal has been a pioneer with two women having previously held the roles of Primes Minister in the country’s history,” Mariam Tendou Kamara tells The Africa Report. Report by @Sheriffb theafricareport.com/343490/senegal…
While much noise is made on deforestation in the Amazon, the Congo Basin--the second largest rainforest & #1 carbon sink--is rapidly being logged. This amazing 4-part investigation is a must read, exploring how timber supply chains snake through DRC roadblocks and Ugandan elites
The illicit timber trade is facilitated by ‘big men’ close to security services and politicians across East Africa – they ensure the border controls fail. Our investigation launches today, partnering with @pulitzercenter Rainforest Investigations Network theafricareport.com/342361/how-con…
“Can Germany’s Siemens save Nigeria from its 60-year electricity disaster?” If you ask me - yes 😉 Interesting read @TheAfricaReport on the 💡situation in 🇳🇬 and the role played by 🇩🇪 company @SiemensNG within the @fgnpcppi @ENIBOY theafricareport.com/342351/can-ger…
Criminals in East Africa are exploiting the multiple conflicts in the north-east of the DRC to allow the trafficking of its protected hardwoods. @pulitzercenter RIN Fellow @Johnblanshe_m for @TheAfricaReport 👇 bit.ly/4cG6AVX
This is the Editor's Pick, signifying that this story is the top feature published by @TheAfricaReport this week. The article is innovative and showcases a commendable level of professionalism. Congrats @MohamedShNor. theafricareport.com/342533/somali-…
Thankyou @MukomaWaNgugi @ADELLEO @NjeriWaMigwi (@usikimye) @FaithOdhiambo8 (@lawsocietykenya) @johnallannamu (@AfUncensored) @irunguhoughton (@AmnestyKenya) @mercymnjoroge (@vwgrs) for lending your voice to this article. Data quoted from @OdipoDev #EndFemicideKe
#Kenya: Between 2016 and 2023, 546 women were killed. 241 were by husbands and 130 by boyfriends, men are killing women they know, and perpetrators often benefit from the culture of silence that often surrounds femicides and GBV. @Rahel_O reports theafricareport.com/341832/kenya-m…
Putin evokes Africa to vex Macron @TheAfricaReport theafricareport.com/341003/putin-e…
Former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko was at a conference on the issue of Ukrainian children hosted by Democracy Works Foundation. He didn’t sound ready to do what Minister Pandor suggested in a speech in DC yesterday. It’s a choice between “good and evil” he said.
#SouthAfrica: Officials are going to Ukraine to push for Russian officials to be invited to peace talks. Report by @carienduplessis #RussiaUkraineWar theafricareport.com/341166/south-a…
Uganda: ‘No one is going to put me in their pocket,’ says opposition leader Ssenyonyi @TheAfricaReport theafricareport.com/340522/uganda-…
My new article for @TheAfricaReport takes a look at the lawsuit IMANI Africa, and Kwesi Aning, a Ghanaian security analyst, have filed against President @NAkufoAddo over the termination and appointment of key security officials. #Ghana theafricareport.com/340972/ghana-p…
Companies from the #US and #Canada are angling for a piece of #Africa's minerals, with government support. My Who's Who of North American players for @jeune_afrique @TheAfricaReport : theafricareport.com/338993/north-a…
A Trump second term could mean good news for Somaliland and Ethiopia, trouble for South Africa
A Trump second term could mean good news for Somaliland and Ethiopia, trouble for South Africa theafricareport.com/339766/five-af…
@TheAfricaReport @BBSimons This was an excellent post