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William Ruto’s first year: he promised to make life easier for Kenyans, but things got worse
15th November 2023 It’s more than a year since President William Ruto was sworn into office as Kenya’s fifth president. He assumed power at a time when Kenya was... →
Egypt’s strongman president faces election amid economic slump and popular anger over inaction on Gaza
15th November 2023 The bitter conflict between Israel and Hamas could not have come at a worse time for Egypt. Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the former military strongman who... →
Does Kenya have one of the highest suicide rates in Africa? What the data says
By: Africa Check 15th November 2023 In October 2023 several cases of suicide were reported in the media in Kenya. A police officer shot himself in his car; a woman jumped off an... →
Thoughts after a visit to China
15th November 2023 Through the good offices of the Inclusive Society Institute of South Africa, I recently had the privilege of doing a short study tour in China.... →
Diseases on farms in South Africa: recent outbreaks point to weaknesses in the system
14th November 2023 South Africa has had a number of outbreaks of animal diseases in recent months that suggest there are weaknesses in the country’s biosecurity... →
DRC elections: the Kabila family legacy looms large over the country’s polls
14th November 2023 The Democratic Republic of Congo is expected to hold elections on 20 December 2023. The country’s electoral commission has announced President... →
Pledges aren’t enough to protect East Africa’s refugees
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 14th November 2023 Despite East Africa’s recent commitments, it is becoming increasingly difficult for countries in the region to sustain financial support for... →
Visa-free travel for Africans: why Kenya and Rwanda have taken a step in the right direction
13th November 2023 President William Ruto of Kenya recently announced that Kenya’s borders would be open to visitors from the entirety of Africa, with no visas... →
Africa-US trade: Agoa deal expires in 2025 - an expert unpacks what it’s achieved in 23 years
13th November 2023 African governments are seeking an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond 2025. The law was enacted in 2000 to... →
Cricket World Cup 2023: what it’ll take for South Africa to win
13th November 2023 Second-ranked South Africa is the only African team to make it to the semi-finals at the 2023 Cricket World Cup. After being banished from the... →
