When we discuss infrastructure in Africa, we confidently highlight roads, ports, power grids, and digital networks. Governments allocate budgets, development banks provide funding, and policymakers assess their efficiency and returns. Everyone agrees: meaningful economic growth hinges on strong infrastructure.But there's one crucial type of infrastructure we often neglect: nature.This isn’t
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Kenyan Startup Flags Off Sales Agents To Drive MSME Digital Transformation
New Enterprise Platform Targets Thousands of Jobs and Greater Market Access for Kenyan Businesses. Nairobi, Kenya – June 2, 2026 BuyKenya Business Solutions officially launched its operations on Tuesday with the flagging off of fifteen Sales Agents in Nairobi, marking a significant milestone in the company's mission to transform how Kenyan businesses
Senegal President Faye Fires PM Sonko Amid Political Crisis
On Friday, Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, increasing uncertainty in a nation already facing a debt crisis and ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).A state media statement confirmed the dismissal of all ministers, with the outgoing government responsible for
Uganda Airlines Suspends Kinshasa Flights Over Ebola Concerns
Uganda Airlines has temporarily suspended flights to and from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), due to renewed Ebola concerns in the area.In a statement released on the night of May 22, 2026, the airline announced that this decision takes effect immediately and will continue until further notice, as health
Étienne Davignon Dies Before Lumumba Murder Trial
Étienne Davignon, a 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat, has passed away before facing trial for the murder of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba. His death was confirmed by the Jacques Delors Institute, where he served on the board.In March, a court ordered Davignon to stand trial for war crimes related to Lumumba’s
Macron Announces Paris Conference to Boost African Union Peace Fund
Paste President Emmanuel Macron announced that a conference on financing the African Union's peace efforts will take place in Paris by the end of this year during his visit to Ethiopia.This week, Macron is on a five-day tour of Africa, which includes a two-day economic summit in Nairobi, Kenya.On Wednesday,
Macron Praises Ruto for Successful Africa Forward Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron praised Kenyan President William Ruto for his successful co-hosting of the Africa Forward Summit, which concluded yesterday.Macron expressed gratitude to his “dear brother William,” acknowledging the boldness it took for Ruto to accept the offer to co-chair and organize such an important summit. He emphasized that
Bellarmine Mugabe Fined, Deported by South African Court
Two months after an employee was shot at the Mugabe family residence in a wealthy Johannesburg suburb, a South African court has fined and ordered the deportation of Robert Mugabe’s youngest son due to two unrelated charges.Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, 28, and his cousin Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, 33, faced attempted murder
School Feeding Key to Africa’s Economic Growth
Everyday, millions of children in Africa attend school on empty stomachs, highlighting a significant economic and social failure.Discussions surrounding Africa's economic transformation often emphasize infrastructure, industrialization, and technology. However, one crucial driver of growth remains overlooked: school feeding programs.This oversight arises partly from viewing school meals as charity rather than
Julius Malema Sentenced: What It Means for His Political Future
Julius Malema, the leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has received a five-year prison sentence for unlawfully possessing a firearm and firing it in public. This development raises significant questions about his political future.At 45, Malema has established himself as a vocal critic of what he perceives as