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The Dark Rise and Heavy Cost of Africa’s Extremist Sects
Explainers

The Dark Rise and Heavy Cost of Africa’s Extremist Sects

Most countries in Africa legally establish that freedom of religion is a right conferred to all individuals. Several cou...

By Peter Kaindigo 6 days ago
Can TVETs Solve Africa’s Youth Unemployment Problem?
Skills Development

Can TVETs Solve Africa’s Youth Unemployment Problem?

Africa’s youthful population could become one of the continent’s greatest economic advantages — but only if young ...

By Rodah Muchembi 1 week ago
Africa’s Ports Are Becoming the New Battleground for Global Trade
Features

Africa’s Ports Are Becoming the New Battleground for Global Trade

For centuries, Africa's coastline has connected the continent to the rest of the world. Ships carrying oil, minerals, ag...

By Wambua Kiseli 2 weeks ago
DRC and M23 Agree on Peace Roadmap Following Week-Long Talks in Switzerland
Regional Politics

DRC and M23 Agree on Peace Roadmap Following Week-Long Talks in Switzerland

The Democratic Republic of Congo and the AFC/M23 rebel group have agreed to develop a roadmap setting out sequenced step...

By James A. Abi 2 weeks ago
Africa’s Youth Population: Why It Is Both an Opportunity and a Risk
Explainers

Africa’s Youth Population: Why It Is Both an Opportunity and a Risk

Africa is entering one of the most important demographic transformations in its history. With children and young people ...

By Rodah Muchembi 2 weeks ago
Beyond the Degree: Rethinking Pathways to Employment in Africa
Skills Development

Beyond the Degree: Rethinking Pathways to Employment in Africa

For generations, the university degree has stood as the singular gatekeeper to success across Africa. But with a booming...

By James A. Abi 3 weeks ago
Explainer: Why Africa’s Borderlands Are Becoming Hotspots for Conflict
Explainers

Explainer: Why Africa’s Borderlands Are Becoming Hotspots for Conflict

A new study examining political violence across Africa between 1997 and 2024 has found that approximately half of all vi...

By Wambua Kiseli 4 weeks ago
New Education Financing: Africa Turns to Philanthropic Funding as Financing Gap Widens
Education

New Education Financing: Africa Turns to Philanthropic Funding as Financing Gap Widens

African governments are turning to philanthropic foundations to address a $77 billion annual education financing gap, as...

By James A. Abi 4 weeks ago
Grammy-Nominated Jazz Artist Somi Named Spotify's EQUAL Africa Artist for August
Music

Grammy-Nominated Jazz Artist Somi Named Spotify's EQUAL Africa Artist for August

Acclaimed singer, songwriter and playwright Somi has been announced as Spotify's EQUAL Africa artist for the month of Au...

By James A. Abi 4 weeks ago
The Price of Democracy: Why Kenya’s 2027 Election Could Cost KSh 63.95 Billion (about US$460–490 Million)
Presidential Elections

The Price of Democracy: Why Kenya’s 2027 Election Could Cost KSh 63.95 Billion (about US$460–490 Million)

The upcoming August 2027 General Election is projected to be the most expensive election in Kenya’s history. The Indep...

By Caleb Koyo 4 weeks ago
NSE Market Capitalization Surpasses KSh4 Trillion as Blue-Chip Rally Fuels Investor Confidence
Markets

NSE Market Capitalization Surpasses KSh4 Trillion as Blue-Chip Rally Fuels Investor Confidence

Nairobi, Kenya — The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has crossed the KSh4 trillion market capitalization mark, under...

By Wambua Kiseli 1 month ago