Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces and son of the country’s current president, Yoweri Museveni, has once again relayed his intentions to run for president. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defense Forces and son of President Yoweri Museveni, has announced his intention to run for president in 2031. He declared his candidacy on social…
Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned less than a year after taking office, saying he had become convinced that President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different deputy. Tanzania’s Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi has resigned less than a year after taking office. He said President Samia Suluhu Hassan wanted a different deputy. Nchimbi will also…
Africa’s largest telecom operator, MTN Group, is considering obtaining banking licences in some of its African markets, a move that could significantly expand its role in financial services and put parts of its business into more direct competition with traditional banks. MTN is considering banking licences in selected African markets as it expands beyond mobile…
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has ended his formal association with two prominent Africa-focused organisations within 17 months, marking a significant shift in the British royal’s nearly two-decade philanthropic ties to the continent. Prince Harry has ended his formal association with two major Africa-focused organisations within 17 months. He recently stepped down from the…
Some of Africa’s richest self-made tycoons spent decades building billion-dollar empires, only to eventually surrender the chairman’s seat, executive power or ownership for reasons ranging from regulation and succession to strategic exits. Some of Africa’s richest self-made tycoons eventually surrendered the chairman’s seat after decades of building billion-dollar empires. Their exits were driven by regulation,…
The Schengen visa, a key route for African travellers seeking access to Europe, is facing growing pressure as European governments and political leaders push for tougher controls on migration and movement across the continent. The Schengen visa allows African travellers access to 29 European countries with minimal internal border checks. Recent political pressure in Europe…
The U.S. has cancelled a major joint military exercise with South Korea, citing troop constraints linked to the ongoing war in Iran. The U.S. cancelled major joint military exercises with South Korea due to troop constraints linked to the ongoing war in Iran. The decision includes the cancellation of the ‘Ssangyong’ amphibious landing drill, with…
Fatima Aliko-Dangote, daughter of Africa’s richest man, has announced an expansion of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s free fuel delivery network as the company seeks to reduce distribution costs and support lower pump prices in Nigeria. Fatima Aliko-Dangote has announced the expansion of the refinery’s free fuel delivery initiative to four additional states. Kano, Imo, Anambra…
According to stakeholders close to the project, South Korea’s involvement in the joint nuclear project between Egypt and Russia, the El Dabaa nuclear power plant, might assist Cairo navigate western sanctions affecting the project. South Korea’s participation in Egypt and Russia’s El Dabaa nuclear power plant helps mitigate the impact of Western sanctions on the…
