Cameroon’s president seeks to remain in power until almost his 100th birthday
By Nimi Princewill, CNN 3 min read Cameroon’s 92-year-old President Paul Biya, who has held an iron grip on the Central...
Africa
Musicians and artists boosted by demand for local content
Young Kenyan urbanites have historically favoured western forms of entertainment such as Hollywood films and pop music over local alternatives....
Kenya officially removes visa requirement for Nigeria, all African countries
Kenya has officially waived visa requirements for Nigeria, all African, and most Caribbean countries. This is according to a Kenya...
In African politics, the rampant belief in witchcraft fortifies some and vexes others
Politicians in Uganda are turning to witch doctors to get a competitive advantage over their opponents. This spiritual political warfare...
Full List: Countries Affected By 3-Month Us Visa Validity
The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for four countries drastically reducing the duration and...
Somalia has relied on aid for decades – can it survive without it?
Somalia is struggling with hunger, security and the impact of the climate crisis, despite decades of aid money worth billions...
World Leaders express condolences over death of Nigerian ex-president Muhammadu Buhari
World leaders on Monday expressed their condolences after the death of Muhammadu Buhari. The former Nigerian president died on Sunday...
Nigerian ex-president Buhari dies at 82 in London
Muhammadu Buhari died Sunday in London, where he had been receiving medical treatment. He first took power in Africa’s most...
The big funding squeeze: Can African startups survive?
At a major tech gathering in Morocco, startup funders are tightening their belts and looking at debt funding. Startup businesses...
The power of islands: offshore Africa enters a new energy era
Renewable energy provides an opportunity for Africa’s islands to lessen fuel import bills – and develop solutions with global application....
