The president had denied that Wicknell Chivayo has been dolling out lavish gifts on his behalf
The youth describe their movements as leaderless and digital, as they defy the old elites who have led to frustration due to failed economies and systemic decay.
He stood as Africa’s foremost opposition leader and a tireless champion of democracy, a moral compass whose defiance outlasted regimes, reshaped constitutions and inspired generations
The dam is expected to be the Horn of Africa country’s solution to acute power shortages, but it brings problems for downstream countries
The president has turned to football to regain the trust of young people as he faces discontent over taxes and unfulfilled promises ahead of the 2027 election
President William Ruto scrapped the deal because of public outcry following Nelson Amenya’s exposé
Rigathi Gachagua says the charges against him, including corruption, are a ploy to push him out of office
With remarkable creativity, Kenyans used technology to organise nationwide protests. The state’s digital response has been equally remarkable, but for all the wrong reasons
Democracy’s march has been relentless this year as world leaders confront the will of the people
When he came in as president, he destroyed the old system but failed to build something new – and now Ruto is paying the price
The Kenyan government said it would reduce spending to compensate for the scrapped tax measures.
Heads of state met at the African Development Bank’s gathering this week, where they mulled an overhaul of the world’s financial architecture
The African Development Bank’s economic outlook report notes that 20 countries were in debt distress or at high risk of debt distress, hamstringing their ability to achieve social development goals
The worst floods in 30 years took the country by surprise
Haiti last held elections in 2016 and has been without an elected president since Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in 2021
Haitian gangs that control parts of the country have announced a coordinated effort to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry
All Change for Archange: The Central African Republic held a constitutional referendum earlier this year, which, among other things, would allow President Faustin-Archange Touadéra to run for a third term. Quelle surprise: results of the vote showed that 95% of voters were apparently in support of the changes. Bye Bye: There were a fair few […]
