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What does the World Bank suspension of Ugandan funds over the anti-homosexuality law say about the struggle for funds and sovereignty
The World Bank’s engagement with Uganda has always filtered through into the country’s domestic affairs. In my view, the recent suspension of...
Read moreDetailsSanctions following the Niger coup cause pain along the closed Benin border
Lines of hundreds of trucks stretch back many kilometres close to Benin's northern border with Niger, their cargo wasting and...
Read moreDetailsEthiopia, a landlocked country, seeks greater sea access; a port agreement with neighbours may help the region
By Namhla Matshanda* Ethiopia’s access to the coast has occupied the minds of the country’s rulers since time immemorial. This is because...
Read moreDetailsBola Tinubu’s economic decisions since assumption of the presidency of Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was inaugurated on May 29, 2023, with the ceremony taking place amid tight security at the...
Read moreDetailsEthiopia aspires to join the BRICS group of countries: What are the benefits and downsides?
A few years ago, the BRICS grouping – Brazil, Russia, China, India and South Africa – had lost salience because...
Read moreDetailsUganda: Why the Parish Development Model is Unrealistic
In February 2022, the Government of Uganda launched the Parish Development Model (PDM) to lift 39% of households out of...
Read moreDetailsPresident Ruto and delivering on the promises he made to Kenyans
It is barely six months after Kenya’s Supreme Court upheld Dr. Ruto’s victory against his main challenger, Mr. Raila Amollo Odinga, as...
Read moreDetailsWhy Mobile Money is Becoming Unpopular in Uganda
Mobile money usage is considered a cheap, accessible, secure, and convenient alternative to traditional banking. In Uganda, over 34 million people have...
Read moreDetailsHow South Africa and Turkey’s Recent MoU on Technology Can Deepen Africa’s Path to Innovation
Reports revealed that South Africa and Turkey signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate cooperation in science, technology, and...
Read moreDetailsKenya’s economic recovery remains strong, but strong measures must be implemented for long-term gains
The world is still recovering from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with a global recession nigh, we can only hope and...
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