Expectations are high as May make first trip to Sub-Saharan Africa
In a move to boost post-Brexit trade, Theresa May will become the first British leader in five years to visit sub-Saharan Africa this week, making
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Mnangagwa pledges ‘radical economic reforms’ at inauguration
Emmerson Mnangagwa pledged “radical economic reforms” as he was sworn in as Zimbabwe’s president following the southern African nation’s bitterly contested elections. Mr Mnangagwa’s inauguration
Regional Perspectives on Challenges and Opportunities for Africa
In much of international development literature, Africa’s sub-Saharan region represents a prolonged development crisis. Despite the recent remarkable development gains by some sub-Saharan African countries
Kofi Annan: Africa mourns one of her brightest gift to the world
Kofi Annan, the first black African to lead the United Nations, has died at age 80. He served as Secretary-General at a time when worries
Kenya: Uhuru Becomes First Kenyan President to Have a Female Aide-De-Camp
President Uhuru Kenyatta recently made history when he appeared in public with a female Aide-de-Camp. The unidentified ADC sat behind a relaxed Head of State
Nigeria Secret Police Boss fired after Parliament standoff
Nigeria’s secret police boss was fired hours after armed security agents temporarily blocked the entrance to the National Assembly in a sign of heightening political
Africa Policy and Development Summit holds in Kigali, Rwanda
As part of its mandate of providing a platform where development issues can be debated, and solutions discussed, with a view to transmitting such to
Nigeria: Atiku Abubakar can never enjoy my support-Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo recently said that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should not count on him for support in his latest bid to
Eritrean Airlines starts regular flights to Addis
Eritrean Airlines has begun regular flights to Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa, the Eritrean information minister said on recently, marking another step in improving relations between
Zimbabwe opposition fears growing post-election crackdown
According to the opposition MDC party, Zimbabwe authorities are abducting opposition activists and launching court cases to suppress protests, despite the president’s boast of introducing