It is estimated that nearly 4 million people were in the streets in Khartoum on October 30th calling for Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to step down after the prime minister he shared power with–Abdalla Hamdok–was arrested and Burhan claimed control of the government. During the march, three protesters were confirmed killed. In the evening, word came from the SPA of its intent to meet with the various leaders of the movement, including resistance committee heads, to discuss the next steps in the protest.

PoliticsVania GulstonNovember 8, 2021Sudan, Africa, Coup, WarComment

Kenyan youths weigh the future

The staggering numbers of Kenyan youths wishing to flee abroad portrays a nation overwhelmed by a warp-speed downward spiral into economic despondency and risking a ruptured social system just as the young, brilliant, potential industry pioneers head abroad for what’s potentially greener pastures.

PoliticsDarius OkollaApril 2, 2020Diaspora, emigration, immigrants, emigrants, AfricaComment

Not Everyone is Celebrating the Power-Sharing Deal in Sudan

While the Sudanese Journalist Network, in a statement dominated by indignant disappointment with the fact of an alliance with the transitional military council, says "the agreement is devoted to a dysfunctional partnership that produces a being distorted by a hateful military head, so that all the dreams of our people will be lost.”

PoliticsVania GulstonJuly 27, 2019Sudan, Newyork, Vania Gulston, Africa, The UprisingComment

Furniture Designer Siyanda Mbele.

Is South Africa or Africa in general appreciative of designer furniture? My answer is yes. Times are changing so fast. We do have lot customers in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Europe.

Business, EntrepreneurshipAnne Kamau-Ong'wenyJune 12, 2019design, SouthAfrica, Africa, SiyandaMbele, PindaFurniture, entrepreneurshipComment

Shoes Make The Man - Interview with Charis Debrah, CEO Adepa Shoes

For the CEO of Adepa shoes, Charis Debrah ,the fashion landscape looks bright. Adepa shoes are making their way all over the world through his diverse clientele. A graduate from the University of Ghana with a bachelor’s degree in Political science with professional certifications in project management and digital marketing to boot, it might seem odd that he went into shoe design…

Business, LifestyleAnne Kamau-Ong'wenyApril 5, 2019shoes, Ghana, Africa, Made in Ghana, CreativeComment

Living Beyond Our Means

Life is all about choices, we can either choose to relinquish our desires for momentary pleasures to realize your financial dreams by planning for it, or you can choose to continuously compare yourself to your peers as a benchmark for social class.

LifestyleSheila MallowahMarch 7, 2019money, Sheila Mallowah, lifestyle, saving, Financial planning, Africa, business, African youthComment

Meet Jody-Layne; One of Africa's greatest creative minds

Jody-Layne Surtie is a creative producer who has honed his skills through grabbing every opportunity that came his way and making the most of it.

EntrepreneurshipAnne Kamau-Ong'wenyJuly 23, 2018Africa, Afroshow Productions, Arts, Jody-Layne, Rwanda, tap speaksComment

10 African Heroes who died in October - By Winnie Mills

We celebrate their legacies as having fought for freedom and equality; many on this list paying the ultimate price for their sacrifices.

PoliticsWinnie MillsOctober 31, 2017Politics, African Greats, October, Africa Comment

What exactly did Obama do for Africa?

This article looks at Obama’s foreign policy and how it impacted Africa. Did Obama’s brand of hope and the energy it inspired among his millions of supporters do the hard work of traversing the many kilometres between Obama’s seat in the Oval Office and the many Africans who stood to benefit from his power and privilege? This is the question we wish to explore

PoliticsadminAugust 21, 2017Obama, POTUS, Africa, PoliticsComment

African Youths - Here's the 1 thing they want the most

Of course, jobs are not the only thing young people want, but it seems that all their other needs, in one way or another, stem from the ability to gain employment that empowers them, provides stability, and allows them to feel that they are making meaningful social contributions to their communities and countries.

PoliticsMoses MutabarukaJune 2, 2017Politics, Africa, African youthComment

How to Explore Africa’s Trillion-Dollar Agribusiness Opportunity

If you’re looking into the future, and have nursed a few thoughts about joining the agribusiness revolution on the African continent, this article will serve as a great introduction.

BusinessJohn-Paul IwuohaMarch 13, 2017investment, entrepreneurship, Africa, Agribusiness Comments