Wayne Lumbasi Niger’s military-run government has officially enacted a new penal code that explicitly criminalizes same-sex relations, introducing severe prison sentences and ending the country’s long-standing status as one of the few West African nations without statutory bans on homosexuality. Under the newly updated legal framework, individuals convicted of engaging in consensual same-sex relations face […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya has officially turned to China for one of the biggest infrastructure projects in its aviation history, awarding a $2.9 billion contract to upgrade and expand Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after shelving a controversial deal with India’s Adani Group. The decision marks a major shift in the future of East Africa’s […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The United States has just added a fresh $20 million to its Ebola response in Africa, pushing its total direct funding past $220 million. Washington wants the world to see a kind superpower saving East and Central Africa from a deadly, vaccine-resistant strain of the virus. But look closer at the timing and […]
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Faith Nyasuguta As the football world gathers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa is arriving with something increasingly rare in modern international football — a squad built entirely from players born in the country they represent. In an era where many national teams rely heavily on foreign-born stars, dual nationals, and diaspora talent, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Kenya is set to become the home of Amazon’s first satellite ground station in Africa, marking a major milestone for both the country’s digital ambitions and the continent’s growing role in the global space and technology economy. The project will be operated through Amazon Kuiper Kenya Limited, a newly established subsidiary linked to […]
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Faith Nyasuguta South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has publicly distanced his government from a growing trend of civilian-led immigration checks, warning that no private individual or community group has the authority to enforce immigration laws. The intervention comes as concerns mount over rising anti-migrant sentiment and reports of self-appointed groups conducting so-called “street checks” on […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Rwanda is setting its sights beyond Earth’s borders as it seeks to deepen cooperation with the United States’ space agency, NASA, in a move that signals the country’s growing ambitions in science, technology, and space exploration. The interest was formally expressed by Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, during […]
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Water for Sale: The Business of Thirst Njoki Kangethe There is a strange irony at the heart of water inequality in many African cities: the people with the least often pay the most for water. In wealthy neighborhoods, water usually arrives quietly. It flows through kitchen taps into filtered dispensers, rooftop tanks, bathtubs, swimming pools, […]
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Faith Nyasuguta A shipment of Russian oil destined for Cameroon has suddenly become the latest flashpoint in a growing global power struggle, after French forces, backed by British military assets, intercepted a tanker in international waters and diverted it toward Europe. What began as a routine oil delivery has now exploded into a wider debate […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Africa’s creative capitals are no longer waiting for global recognition—they are earning it. In a major boost for the continent’s growing cultural influence, Cape Town, Marrakech, and Cairo have been ranked among the world’s best cities for art and culture in 2026, reinforcing Africa’s rising status as a powerhouse of creativity, heritage, and […]
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