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…
Tag: North Africa
Egypt is building the world’s longest artificial river
Egypt is making leaps and bounds as it plans to build the world’s longest artificial river. This ambitious project, estimated at a whopping 160 billion Egyptian pounds ($5.25 billion), will span an…
Libya Elections: Understanding the Politics Behind the Process
Libya is transitioning to a democratic society and the elections are an important step in this process. It is crucial to understand the politics behind the election process in order to ensure…
Morocco: The African Nation With The Best Infrastructure
Morocco, the North African nation has some of the best infrastructure in Africa and is quickly becoming a top tourist destination. Morocco’s infrastructure strength is unparalleled, with advanced transportation options in road,…
How Muammar Gaddafi Asked For A Share Of Coca-Cola’s Profits
In 2006, Muammar Gaddafi made a bold demand to Coca-Cola – asking for a share of the company’s profits on every can or bottle sold in Africa. Gaddafi argued that since Coca-Cola…
Eritrea: A Tiny and Sleepy Country Least Connected Tech-Wise
Eritrea is a small, chronically conflict-affected country in the Horn of Africa nestled between some of the most turbulent and tech-savvy countries in Africa. Small and remote as it may be, it…
Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: A Powerhouse for the Future
The Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is an ambitious hydroelectric power project that is being built on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia. The GERD is a project of immense magnitude and it…
Water Scarcity In Tunisia: A Growing Problem
Water scarcity in Tunisia has rapidly become an issue of increasing concern in the country, with the worst drought on record prompting the government to implement drastic measures in an effort to…
Libya: A Country on the rise despite migrant rights violations
Libya, a nation located in North Africa, is a country on the rise. Despite widespread reports of human rights violations, particularly against refugees and migrants, Libya is slowly but surely becoming a…
Ethiopian Airlines: Africa’s Premier Airline
For many, Ethiopian Airlines is Africa’s premier airline, offering a diverse range of services across the continent. From its impressive aviation fleet, to its extensive network of international and domestic routes, Ethiopian…
Ethiopia: Africa’s Longest Independent Country
Ethiopia is believed to be the oldest independent nation in Africa, with a history of over 3,000 years of self-rule. The country has avoided being colonised during its long and storied history,…
How devaluation of Egypt’s currency will impact the economy
The devaluation of Egypt’s currency has the potential to impact the economy in a number of ways and businesses may suffer due to the increased cost of imported goods, while the government…