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Tinubu sworn in as Nigeria’s new president, succeeding Buhari

Posted on May 29, 2023

Bola Tinubu has been finally sworn in as the fifth president of Nigeria since the return of democracy in 1999, succeeding Muhammadu Buhari. Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos state for two…

Netflix Entry Into Africa: A Job Creation Success Story

Posted on April 21, 2023

Netflix’s entry into Africa has been a success story in terms of job creation and economic benefits to the countries it is present in. Netflix’s investment in Africa has resulted in the…

Botswana: A Hidden Gem Among African Countries

Posted on April 19, 2023

Botswana is often indisputably referred to as the hidden gem among African countries and it’s a small landlocked nation with just densely populated with diverse wildlife, but it is also rich in…

Morocco: The African Nation With The Best Infrastructure

Posted on April 8, 2023

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

Posted on April 7, 2023

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…

Water Scarcity In Tunisia: A Growing Problem

Posted on April 4, 2023

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…

Omar Bongo: A Legacy of Corruption and Controversy

Posted on April 2, 2023

On April 7, 2009, former president of Gabon, Omar Bongo, passed away, leaving a legacy of corruption and controversy in his wake. During his 42 years of leadership, Bongo held onto his…

Timbuktu: The African city that was once the richest in the world

Posted on April 2, 2023

Timbuktu, located in the West African nation of Mali, was considered the wealthiest city in the world during the Middle Ages. For an entire century, from 1324 to 1433, Timbuktu reigned as…

The scary reality of public debt in Africa

Posted on April 2, 2023

It’s no secret that, in the last few years, public debt in Africa has skyrocketed to alarming rates. On average, African governments owed about $402 million to lenders and foreign governments in…

Ethiopia: Africa’s Longest Independent Country

Posted on April 1, 2023

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,…

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