Tundu Lissu's arrest highlights Tanzania's shrinking political space and raises concerns about the country’s commitment to democracy. Charged with treason for calling for electoral reforms ahead...
Security concerns persist at Kenya’s LAPSSET Corridor project in Lamu, where al-Shabaab attacks have delayed construction of the $25B regional trade route to Ethiopia and South...
Somalia charts a new course toward fiscal recovery as it secures AMF debt relief, following years of conflict, climate shocks, and sweeping economic reforms. The deal...
Former Uganda Auditor General James Kahoza argues that limited voter literacy, especially in rural Africa, undermines good governance and slows socio-economic progress. He believes this disconnect...
Opposition leader Tundu Lissu faces increasing government pressure as he leads rallies demanding fair elections and an independent electoral commission, with his arrest highlighting the growing...
Standard Chartered tops Kenya’s banking scene with strong profits, digital growth, ESG focus, low NPLs, and global investor trust built over 113 years.
The bank is doubling down on Africa’s financial future, with Egypt as a recent success and Morocco next in line for expansion. Standard Chartered sees untapped...
The return of three Americans marks a new chapter in US-DR Congo judicial cooperation amid negotiations over critical mineral assets. The prisoner transfer comes just days...
James Mwangi is leading Equity Group on an ambitious path to solidify its position as the dominant banking force in East Africa. With strategic moves into...
Chepkuley in command — the self-made maverick who stunned the nation by opening his own police station, challenging authority, and rewriting the rules of hustle in...