African Newsmakers
Nyanzi Martin Luther: Ugandan Teen Media Founder Building a Radio and Digital Platform While in School
By James Paul and John Lewis Nyanzi Martin Luther is a Ugandan student and media entrepreneur who founded Apex Media Services, a youth-focused media company operating radio and digital platforms…
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A New Chapter: How the Appointment of Israel’s First Ambassador Can Catalyze Somaliland’s Development and Strategic Future
By Jama Ayaanle Feyte The appointment of Michael Lotem as Israel’s first ambassador to the…
$10,000 Mandela-Era Cheque Fuels Africa Backlash Over Xenophobia in South Africa
By Ajong Mbapndah L A faded $10,000 cheque written in 1994 to Nelson Mandela has…
Africa’s AI Reality: What’s Working, What’s Not, and What Must Change
By Roger B. Jantio* As the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the…
Russia Resettling White South African Farmers
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Russia has allocated 500 hectares of land in the outskirts of…
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From refugee to entrepreneur
Hashi Kaar . . . ‘I think everyone can be successful, no matter where you are, if you have the right resources.…
Kenya's beauty queen: Building a business empire
By Michael Kaloki* "When we were starting out, if you were a woman and you went to the bank for…
Africa’s economy set for dramatic changes
By Kingsley Ighobor* Carlos Lopes, Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa. Photo: Africa Section / Bo Li Following…
Ngugi wa Thiong'o tipped for 2014 Nobel prize in literature
Odds on Kenyan author shorten from 33/1 to 10/1 led by bellwether Swedish money, according to Ladbrokes Alison Flood* A…
A Nigerian king and his many wives dazzle London
Chiagozie Nwonwu* One of the trending pieces of news in Nigeria this past weekend was the United Kingdom trip of…
Omotola Speaks About Her Life And Character
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde One of the most successful and recognized by critics Nigerian actresses Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde in a recent interview spoke…
First Lady Djènè Condé Beams Spotlight on Social Issues In Guinea
Guinea first Lady Djènè Kaba Condé has described her participation at the USA-Africa Leaders’ Summit as a success as it offered…
ADEBAYO OGUNLESI: OWNER OF GATWICK AIRPORT
A Nigerian, Adebayo Ogunlesi, has acquired the London Gatwick Airport as the new owner. The Gatwick deal is a £1.455…