Nairobi — Commencement address by At the 48th Commencement Ceremony of the United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) on September 26, 2026 The Chair of the Board of Trustees, Ms. Julia Slocombe; Members of the Board of Trustees; The Chancellor, Ambassador Dennis Awori; The Chair of the University Council, Mr. Paul Kasimu; Members of the University Council;…
Successful entrepreneurs can build exceptional businesses while continuing to struggle with self-doubt, overthinking and the need to prove themselves. Success is supposed to make us more confident. Yet for many entrepreneurs, the bigger their business becomes, the greater the pressure, uncertainty and expectation, and the more there is to lose. Additionally, business success does not…
When violent conflict erupts in Africa, attention often turns to the United Nations, major powers, or external donors. Yet over the past two decades, the African Union (AU) has become one of the continent’s most important peace and security actors. From Burundi and Sudan to Somalia, Mali and the Central African Republic, the AU and…
When I interviewed Dolly Parton in 2015, the woman famous for her relentless optimism surprised me by talking candidly about a period when she had struggled with depression. “I was having some personal problems and beginning to feel a little guilty about my success,” the trailblazing singer-songwriter told me during a conversation at her beloved…
Ahead of World Youth Day on 12 August, Spotlight Initiative shines a light on some of the young activists who are working to make their communities – and the world – safe for women and girls. Ruth Jeffrey, Liberia Director of Programming for Radio Sletorwah In Liberia, community radio stations play a critical role in…
The straight-forward, honest and correct answer to the question raised above is: Yes. Spain won at the end of the day on Sunday, July 19, 1- 0 against Argentina, defending champions since Qatar 2022, and that was the climax of a tournament that lasted for 39 days during which 104 matches were played , by…
Winning the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as head coach of the Super Falcons was the culmination of years of dedication and experience for Nigeria manager Justine Madugu. Having served in multiple coaching roles across different WAFCON campaigns – Equatorial Guinea 2012, Namibia 2014, Ghana 2018, Morocco 2022, and 2024 editions respectively- the…
Addis Ababa — Airbus’s Airline Marketing Director for Africa, Joep Ellers, has described Ethiopian Airlines as Africa’s true aviation success story. Ellers highlighted the group’s long-standing contribution to connectivity and economic development across the continent. Speaking to ENA on the airline’s role in Africa’s aviation sector, Ellers said the airline–operating for more than 80 years,…
USM Alger’s 1-1 draw away to Olympique Safi not only secured their place in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup final but also highlighted a series of telling post-match statistics that underline their efficiency and resilience over two legs. The Algerian side became the first club from their country to reach the final of the competition…
Game on! Why a fast, reliable fibre internet connection is key to the success of SAʼs gaming landscape. In 2024, South Africaʼs gaming industry was valued at over R3 billion. While mobile gaming accounts for the majority of this revenue, more South Africans are turning to gaming as a form of social entertainment, and also…
