The award was presented to Saraki in Nairobi during a ceremony organised by the African Democratic Union (ADU). Former Nigerian Senate President Bukola Saraki has received the Nana Akufo-Addo Africa Democracy Award for his record of promoting democracy and good governance on the continent, according to the organisers. The award was presented to him in…
Mr Saraki observed that more than six decades after independence, Africa’s project of full sovereignty–economic, political, and intellectual–remains incomplete. Former Senate President of Nigeria, Bukola Saraki, has urged African leaders to dismantle economic and institutional dependency and chart a new course of self-reliance, innovation, and prosperity. Delivering a keynote address at the Democracy Union for…
Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali Interview with Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali Lives in: Nairobi, Kenya By Yasir Faiz, bird story agency Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali arrived in Nairobi as a refugee from Sudan and now runs a café that serves as a gathering place for the Sudanese diaspora. In April 2023, Khadmalla Abo Abass Ali, a…
Nairobi — Kenya and France will jointly host the “Africa Forward: Africa-France Partnerships for Innovation and Growth” Summit in Nairobi on May 11-12, 2026, bringing together African and French Heads of State and Government to chart a new path for innovation, growth, and mutual cooperation. The announcement was made following talks between President William Ruto…
Nairobi — Fans and spectators were treated to an exhilarating weekend of high-octane competition as players showcased unmatched skill and sportsmanship at the Nairobi Polo Club. In the Tusker Malt-sponsored tournament, Kenya overcame South Africa by a single goal in the high-profile 17-Goal Kenya International Cup, winning the three-day event at the Nairobi Polo Club…
Kenya’s security forces have blocked all major roads leading into central Nairobi, ahead of planned nationwide protests. Much of the city centre is deserted, with businesses shut and a heavy security presence on the streets. Some schools have advised students to stay at home. Hundreds of early-morning commuters and overnight travellers were stranded at checkpoints,…
Kisii — The 13th Africa Evidence Summit kicked off in Nairobi with an aim of advancing knowledge on elevating poverty in sub-Saharan Africa to foster unique collaborations between scholars, researchers and policymakers. Speaking during the opening of the 2025 Evidence summit, chair, Network of Impact Evaluation Researchers in Africa (NIERA) Amos Njuguna said global development…
Is African online betting the next titan? African online betting is huge, but can the regulatory framework keep up? Ten hot factors to consider. Online gambling is booming across Africa, driven by a passionate sports culture, mobile technology, and several gaps within the regulatory framework. With smartphone usage in Sub Saharan Africa on the rise…
Nairobi — A high-level regional forum on the future of livestock and camel rearing opened in Nairobi on Monday, with calls to unlock the untapped economic and nutritional potential of camels across Africa. The three-day event, co-organised by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR), has…
