Lieutenant General Tadesse Wrede has taken charge of Tigray, signaling a shift from civilian leadership to military-backed governance. Tasked with enforcing the Pretoria Agreement, his administration...
Ethiopia bets on reform: 40 new licenses signal a bold push for foreign investment amid hopes—and risks—of economic liberalization.
From humble beginnings in Kabale, west Uganda, to global media icon, Shaka Ssali’s powerful voice on Straight Talk Africa shaped Africa's discourse for over two decades,...
Reem Ketait, representing the UAE at the ICJ, dismisses Sudan’s genocide accusations as a distortion of law, denying claims of arming Sudan’s RSF rebels.
East Africa's fintech sector is booming, led by innovative startups revolutionizing digital payments, lending, and insurance.
Stanbic kicks off earnings season with 14.5% profit jump to KES 13.6B, crediting tighter loan book controls—but 2025 risks could test that momentum.
Getachew Reda’s Comeback Tests Abiy’s Regional Strategy His appointment as East African Affairs advisor signals a strategic recalibration by Addis Ababa amid rising tensions with Eritrea...
Bobi Wine, real name Robert Kyagulanyi, faces mounting threats ahead of Uganda’s 2026 election—including arrests, beatings, and open intimidation by Museveni’s son, Gen. Muhoozi. “It’s going...
BADEA-funded infrastructure project in Sub-Saharan Africa. The bank’s portfolio now exceeds $15 billion, with increasing focus on resilience and private sector growth.
Jubilee Health’s AI-powered systems and real-time provider integrations in 2024 enabled faster, more transparent claims processing across its healthcare network.