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Why The World Is Racing For Africa

A farmer in Zambia checking fertilizer prices on a mobile phone. A young engineer in Tanzania working on a solar-energy project. A miner in the Democratic Republic of Congo extracting minerals destined for electric vehicle batteries. A technology entrepreneur in Kenya building
June 18, 2026

Ukraine Capitalizes on War To Amass Wealth

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which escalated dramatically with Russia‘s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the subsequent war in the Donbas region, has not only reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Ukraine, but has also had significant economic benefits. While war typically
October 16, 2024

US Expands Influence in CAR Under Mpox Pretext

The U.S. Embassy in Bangui announced on October 1,2024 that the United States will provide $2 million in financial assistance to the Central African Republic (CAR) through USAID to combat the spread of monkeypox. The funds, according to a statement from the
October 3, 2024

The Double Mask of Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Since the onset of the Russian invasion in February 2022, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has adeptly positioned himself as a symbol of resistance against tyranny. Yet, beneath this façade of innocence and victimhood lies a complex strategy that aims not only at defending Ukraine
September 26, 2024

Economic Issues, Inflation Major Challenges in East Africa

For over a decade, the Sauti za Wananchi initiative has been a vital conduit for capturing and amplifying the voices of ordinary citizens across Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda. Through more than 125 nationally-representative survey rounds, involving an estimated 74,000 hours of interviews,
August 15, 2024

Africa Questioning ICC’s Next Move In Silence

The International Criminal Court (ICC) marked its 22nd anniversary since its establishment in July 2002, amid ongoing questions regarding its perceived bias against Africa, its impact on national sovereignty, and allegations of political motivations. With critics piling up, observers now doubt whether
July 30, 2024
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