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Minority debates in Kenya’s identity decision Minority discrimination is a long-term debate and we're all honestly tired. We fight racism and still have to put up with discrimination cross-cutting ethnic lines. Kenya's Uhuru Kenyatta announced that the national ID will be the "single source of...

Libya will participate in the African Nations Championships, also referred to as Championnat d'Afrique des Nations (CHAN) as they take up the slot left open by Tunisia following the nation’s late withdrawal from the tournament. Libya, the 2014 CHAN champions,...

Voices in the sun (as the band name, Sauti Sol, loosely translates to), a group comprising Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano, Savara Mudigi, and Polycarp Otieno, have signed their first major recording deal with Universal Music Group (UMG); officially announced...

If you thought Kenya could be an African tour destination years ago, you would not have mentioned it before someone says you were only joking. The story has changed and now, Kenya is a choice destination for many tourists since...

This is what's happening in Africa's tech ecosystem... African fintech firm Flutterwave raises $35m Fintech startup, Flutterwave has raised a $35 million Series B round and announced a partnership with Worldpay FIS for payments in Africa. CEO, Olugbenga Agboola said with the...

Think music in Africa, your head will be filled with images and lyrics of Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy. Indeed, Burna Boy has had an amazing career, especially in the past year with his music getting...

It is a no-brainer that Africa is a very important piece in the global market. From foreign investment to innovation in business to start-ups, to the phenomenal growth of local businesses, Africa will always remain in conversations around business...

African Tech Companies Raised $1.25bn Funding in 2019 African Tech Companies successfully secured a $1.25bn funding across 167 disclosed deals, according to a report from a study by London-based research firm, Briter Bridges.  The investment summary published earlier this month states...

AfDB to unveil African economic outlook The African Development Bank (AfDB) will on Thursday, January 30, launch the 2020 edition of its flagship African Economic Outlook (AEO) report at its headquarters in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire.  The Bank's President, Akinwumi Adesina will...

Anyone who has had a savoury experience with Ethiopian cuisine will talk about its distinctiveness and delicious taste. Not surprising for a country with a rich cultural history that can be traced to the early beginnings of civilisation.  Though foods...