Headwinds Confront Africa’s Venture Funding Landscape
Africa’s venture capital landscape has experienced significant fluctuations in recent years. Investments in African startups soared from $1.3 billion to $4 billion between 2019 and […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
South Sudan Government, Rebels Pledge Peace in Kenyan Mediation Effort
On Thursday, the government of South Sudan and rebel opposition groups signed a “commitment declaration” for peace during high-level mediation talks held in Kenya. This […]
Ramaphosa Defends National Health Insurance Law Despite Opposition From Affluent Groups
President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially enacted the long-awaited National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law, despite vocal opposition. The move formalizes plans for universal healthcare […]
South Sudan’s Economy at Risk Due to Disrupted Oil Exports, Crisis Group Warns
The International Crisis Group (ICG) warned on Wednesday that South Sudan is confronting an economic crisis as the ongoing conflict in neighboring Sudan disrupts its […]
Opportunities Arise for Rise Mzansi Party in South Africa’s Close Election
The leader of Rise Mzansi, a new political party in South Africa, sees the upcoming election as a significant opportunity amidst the most competitive political […]
Transforming Africa’s Fintech Terrain: Advocating for Foundational Digital Public Infrastructure
In an impassioned address, leaders within Africa’s financial technology (fintech) domain rallied behind a bold initiative aimed at expediting the continent’s fintech evolution and seamlessly […]
Gunmen in Nigeria Seek Negotiations After Abducting Dozens, Families Report
Gunmen who abducted 105 individuals in northwest Nigeria last week reportedly seek negotiations with the Zamfara state government, according to five families of the victims […]
Rebels Claim Lives in Assault on Mining Town in Central African Republic: Death Toll Reaches Four
On Sunday, insurgents launched an assault on a gold mining town managed by Chinese interests in the Central African Republic, resulting in the deaths of […]
Mozambique says northern town attacked by Islamists
Mozambique has been battling Islamic insurgents who attacked the northern town of Macomia, President Filipe Nyusi said. “Macomia is under attack since this morning. Fire […]
Proposal in Nigeria’s Senate: Death Penalty for Drug Trafficking
Nigeria’s Senate has proposed a significant increase in penalties for drug trafficking, suggesting the death penalty as the new maximum sentence through a proposed amendment […]