BURKINA Faso’s military leadership has granted amnesty to 21 soldiers convicted for their roles in the failed 2015 coup attempt, according to an official decree obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The decree, signed last week and disclosed on Monday, formalises the…
DATA workers in Africa often have a hard time. They face job insecurities – including temporary contracts, low pay, arbitrary dismissal and worker surveillance – and alarming physical and psychological health risks. The consequences of their work can include exhaustion, burnout, mental health…
A WAVE of public outrage has swept through Somalia after an eight-year-old girl, missing for six months, was found living with a man who claimed she was his wife. The disturbing case, reported by the BBC, has sparked widespread condemnation and…
Are there skills gaps in your business? What is the cost of hiring and onboarding a new employee? How should you forecast for overtime? What will your upcoming expense costs look like? Is there an easier and faster way to…
THE Ghana Venture Capital & Private Equity Association (GVCA) (www.GVCA-Ghana.org), one of Africa’s foremost VC industry associations, has demonstrated its commitment to fostering domestic and regional capital mobilization to enhance economic growth and protect the continent against external shocks. The…
GUINEA-BISSAU, a small West African country bordered by Senegal and Guinea, remains one of the world’s most coup-prone and politically fragile nations. Despite recent signs of economic progress, instability and corruption continue to overshadow any hope of sustainable development. According…
MALI, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly announced the introduction of a 0.5 percent levy on all imported goods, a move aimed at financing their fledgling three-nation alliance. According to a joint statement cited by Reuters, the levy marks a significant…
AS many African countries grapple with heavy debt burdens and financial pressure, a few have quietly demonstrated notable fiscal discipline. According to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), some nations are maintaining exceptionally low levels of debt…
AFRICA’S wealthiest individuals have reached an historic milestone. For the first time, the continent’s billionaires collectively hold over $100bn in net worth, according to the March 2025 Forbes Billionaires List. The latest rankings reveal that Africa’s 22 billionaires now command a…
A HIGH-PROFILE rift at Sentebale, the African charity co-founded by Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho, has exploded into public view, with the organisation’s chair accusing the Duke of Sussex of bullying and attempting a cover-up. The allegations surfaced days…
