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Free Zone Africa Interview with Dr. Kenneth Chelule, P.Eng. Chief Executive Officer of Tech, FIET, EBS Origin and strategy of the Free Zone What were the main reasons for choosing Naivasha as the location for the Free Zone? The choice of Naivasha was dictated by a combination of strategic factors. Its geographical position, in the […]
Africa: A Project for Mothers Bereft of News from Migrant Sons
In many corners of the African continent, mothers bid farewell to their sons as they set forth on perilous journeys, fleeing war, poverty, and environmental catastrophe. These young men depart with the hope of forging a better life elsewhere yet for countless families, the departure marks the beginning of an agonising silence. Years may pass […]
Nigeria’s Solar Energy Market Booms, and Arnergy is Ready to Shine
Nigeria’s solar energy market is undergoing a period of rapid growth, driven by the country’s urgent need for reliable electricity and the global push for clean energy solutions. At the forefront of this expansion is Arnergy, a cleantech startup that is seizing the opportunity to transform the energy landscape in the region. Backed by Bill […]
Diplomatic crisis between South Africa and the United States while the EU strengthens ties with the continent
Diplomatic crisis between South Africa and the United States while the EU strengthens ties with the continent A fragile continent, global ambitions, South Africa’s double front between rupture and realignment On 14 March 2025, the US State Department declared South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata. The decision, confirmed in a press briefing by […]
Nigeria, an epidemic targeting children and the mass death of vultures reveal a continent’s fragile balance
Nigeria, an epidemic targeting children and the mass death of vultures reveal a continent’s fragile balance. On April 13, 2025, as Nigeria’s Ministry of Health confirmed at least 151 deaths in a new wave of meningitis sweeping the country’s northern regions, rangers in Yankari National Park discovered two more dead vultures, likely poisoned. Two seemingly […]
Historic Presidential election in Gabon marks end of Bongo era
Gabon: Historic Presidential Election Marks End of Bongo Era Gabonese citizens cast their votes in the nation’s first presidential election since the military coup of August 2023, which ended the 56-year rule of the Bongo family. Approximately 920,000 registered voters participated across 3,000 polling stations. The election follows the adoption of a new constitution in […]
Female Genital Mutilation: A Continuing Crisis in Sub-Saharan Africa
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) remains a prevalent practice in 28 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa, despite international efforts to eradicate it. This deeply rooted cultural tradition involves the partial or total removal of the female external genitalia and has devastating consequences on the physical and mental health of millions of young girls who undergo the procedure. […]
A 21 Year Old Cycles Across Africa: “Challenges and Risks, But So Much Beauty”
In August 2024, 21 year old Dario Franchi embarked on an extraordinary adventure a solo bike journey across Africa. Starting from Florence, Italy, his destination was Cape Agulhas, the southernmost point of the African continent, situated in South Africa. After 13,500 kilometers and 200 days of travel, Franchi reached his goal, overcoming numerous obstacles along […]