How Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024 is Shaking Up Politics and Public Opinion – What’s the Real Story?
The Kenyan Finance Bill 2024 has united a fractious opposition and some sections of the public, mainly those sympathetic…
Tanzanian Media on Life Support: Public Accountability at Risk?
Reading Tanzanian print media these days is an excruciating experience, leaving me with many unanswered questions. My first reflexive…
BRICS Founders India and South Africa See Ruling Parties’ Power Erode
India and South Africa are among the originators of regional economic amalgamation called BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and…
Tanzania Embraces Democracy, Sets a New Course for Global Recognition
After six years of isolation and experience of good authoritarian government under the Late President John Magufuli’s regime, Tanzania…
South Africa Faces an Uncertain Future as the ANC Now Struggles to Maintain Power
Almost all post-independent political parties in Africa bragged that their stay in power was eternal, but history was not…
Tanzanian Election Reforms Questioned: Will Future Elections Be Free and Fair?
Tanzanian Parliament passed a new election law with presidential assent, but the reformed law largely regurgitated the old laws…
Ruto’s Decision to Deploy Kenyan Police to Haiti Sparks Debate: But at What Cost?
The President of the Republic of Kenya, William Samuoi Ruto, just completed an overseas trip in the US where…
35 Visas Later: Aliko Dangote’s Visa Struggles Highlight Africa’s Integration Challenges
It took the richest man in Africa to shock most of us that he needs 35 visas to cross…
France’s Withdrawal from Africa: A Prelude to Decline or Strategic Realignment?
Historically, France has maintained significant influence over its former colonies through military presence, economic ties, and political alliances. However,…
US Hypocrisy and the ICC: Unequal Justice for Global Leaders
Washington welcomed the indictment of Russian President Vladimir Putin, announced by the Joe Biden administration, as a step toward…
