Africa’s growth story is turning a positive corner, but how far the benefits will reach all ordinary African citizens is still just on paper. The African Development Bank’s new African Economic Outlook posits the continent’s economy will expand by nearly 4 percent in 2025 and again in 2026. That is a bold step up from […]
Every day, nearly one billion Africans prepare meals over firewood, charcoal, or kerosene stoves. These methods are not only extremely outdated, what’s more is that they are dangerous. The International Energy Agency has now placed “clean cooking” at the top of its priority list for Africa, because the smoke from traditional stoves causes over 800,000 […]
Neville Teller, Author of Trump and the Holy Land, Rejects Claims of Sudan-Iran Alliance Amid Hopes of Renewed Israel-Sudan Talks By Hafeed Abdalla abdallahafeed@gmail.com MCAA-TT In a recent opinion piece published in The Jerusalem Post, Neville Teller, Middle East expert and author of ‘Trump and the Holy Land—The Deal of the Century’, argues that strengthening […]
MCAA: idressosman21@gmail.com Kenya, Nairobi (6/07/2025) The Rift Valley Institute (RVI) organized the event in collaboration with the French Institute for Research in Africa (IFRA), literary scholars, and cultural institutions, held a powerful memorial forum in Nairobi to celebrate the life and legacy of the late Prof. Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the acclaimed Kenyan writer, thinker, and decolonial […]
Rwanda’s decision to cut diplomatic ties with Belgium holds a major turning point in their long and troubled relationship. The move came after Rwanda accused Belgium of spreading false information and fueling anti-Rwanda sentiment over the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. In response, Rwanda ordered Belgian diplomats to leave within 48 hours. […]
Kenya and Ethiopia share more than just a geographical border. They share ambition, influence, and the unspoken need to outdo each other. On the surface, they are partners, tied together by trade deals and infrastructure projects. Beneath and above that, they are rivals, each determined to secure its place as East Africa’s dominant force. Cooperation […]
By Idress Hamza – Nairobi idressosman21@gmail.com As Sudan’s catastrophic war entered its second year a glimmer of hope emerged as the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) made significant advances. Recent weeks have seen the SAF reclaim substantial territory in the states of Sennar and Al Jazira, drawing closer to the capital of Khartoum, where it broke the […]
Prof. PLO Lumumba, a leading Kenyan voice in Pan-African thought, has called for the decolonization of religion and culture across the African continent. In his recent lecture, “Decolonization of Religion, Culture, and Economy,” he emphasized the profound impact of colonial powers in reshaping Africa’s religious and cultural landscapes. He argued that the imposition of foreign […]
Raila Odinga’s decision to join President William Ruto’s government has sparked widespread criticism, particularly from Generation Z, who feel betrayed by the veteran leader. Despite his legacy as a champion of democracy, Odinga’s appointment of close allies to cabinet positions is seen as self-serving and a betrayal of the youth who led recent protests against […]
Ethiopia and Somalia spent most of 2024 at odds after Ethiopia made a deal with Somaliland in January. This deal gave Ethiopia access to ports and military bases, which Somalia saw as supporting Somaliland’s claim to independence. Somalia obviously fiercely oposes this position. Tensions grew as both sides stood firm. Turkey stepped in to mediate […]
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