Africa’s culture wars have been in the spotlight for many years, especially in recent times as countries across the continent battle against external cultural influences in the face of globalisation. The latest…
Author: Ericson Mangoli
Ericson Mangoli is the founder of Who Owns Africa and a graduate in Digital Media and Communications with over 6 years of experience in journalism, covering politics, governance, business and development across the continent. He is passionate about African stories and believes that media has a crucial role to play in driving the continent's development. In his work, he strives to promote accuracy and objective reporting on Africa.
Nigeria: President Tinubu Scraps Fuel Subsidy, Sparking Panic-buying
Nigeria has seen a roller coaster of change as their newly elected President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed a decades-old fuel subsidy policy in the nation. The announcement, made just one day…
Uganda Passes Strict Landmark Law Prohibiting Stealing of Human Organs
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed a strict landmark law that prohibits the Stealing of human organs. This new law is a crucial step in the fight against the illegal organ trade,…
Sudan Crisis: Warring Rivals Formally Extend Cease-Fire Deal
After weeks of violence and bloodshed, the warring rivals in Sudan’s devastating crisis have agreed to extend their current cease-fire for an additional five days, according to reports from the United States…
Cholera Outbreak Strikes Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Camp
The latest reported cholera outbreak in Kenya’s Dadaab Refugee Camp has become a health risk of the highest order. With over 2,786 people now affected and two deaths reported, Doctors Without Borders…
Angola’s Isabel dos Santos crawled into $400 million lawsuit
Angola billionaire and Africa richest woman, Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of the country’s former president, is personally being brought to court for a $400 million lawsuit. Unitel, the Angolan telecoms operator,…
Kenya Continues Drive to Boost Intra-African Trade
Kenya is taking a major step ahead in boosting intra-African trade by removing visa requirements for African nationals visiting the country for business. On Monday, President William Ruto issued an apology for…
How Rwanda Is Achieving Rapid Economic Growth
Rwanda is a small nation making a big impact in the world economy. Given its history of instability and poverty, the country’s economic transformation is dramatic. From a war-ravaged country to a…
Kenya Seeks To Boost Trade Ties With Russia
Kenya is seeking to boost its trade ties with Russia following a surprise visit by the Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov, to the East African nation. During his visit, President William Ruto…
Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Law Is A Grave Assault To Human Rights
The signing of Uganda’s Anti-LGBTQ Law is a grave assault to human rights and the Constitution of Uganda, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director Flavia Mwangovya said. It came as a shock to…
DR Congo: Peaceful Protests met with Excessive Force
The peaceful protests that were held in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, have been met with great violence and brutality from the police. On May 20, 2023, the…
Namibian Court Paves The Way For Same-Sex Marriages
Namibia has made history with the country’s Supreme Court issuing a landmark ruling to recognize same-sex marriages performed abroad. This ruling has brought about a long-awaited victory for Namibians and their foreign…