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What is there for African Railway Network for Superpowers? The Tanzanian Case
Business & Economy 

What is there for African Railway Network for Superpowers? The Tanzanian Case

On : March 25, 2024March 25, 2024- by Emmanuel Onyango-

The African railway network—the most reliable inter-African link is once more getting the attention of former colonisers and those involved in the new scrabble for African resources.  A keen look at the railway system in Africa is that the colonial governments all…

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State Drilling Decisive Nails into Kenyan Media Coffin
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State Drilling Decisive Nails into Kenyan Media Coffin

On : March 22, 2024March 22, 2024- by Charles Omondi-

Once thriving, prosperous and full of promise, the private media industry in Kenya today is literally grasping for breath.  From the oldest, the Standard Group, to the hitherto most profitable, the Nation Media Group (NMG), gloom looms large. The modus operandi today…

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Notorious Ugandan Human Traffickers Nabbed
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Notorious Ugandan Human Traffickers Nabbed

On : March 22, 2024- by Patricia Kibirige-

The Ministry of Internal Affairs’ National Anti-Human Trafficking Office has initiated an investigation into the trafficking of 14 Burundians into Uganda, allegedly orchestrated by two notorious human traffickers, Pieri Ndayisenga and Shaban Serungaya.  The duo stands accused of selling the victims to…

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Is the Somalia Government winning or losing the communication war to Al-Shabaab?
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Is the Somalia Government winning or losing the communication war to Al-Shabaab?

On : March 21, 2024March 21, 2024- by Fred Olouch-

Recent revelations that two of the al-Shabaab social media accounts that were shut down last year have been resuscitated poses a major challenge to the government in its war against terror. It has emerged that some of the 500 social media accounts…

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Why Tanzania is battling to deepen its sea berths to facilitate cargo handling
Business & Economy 

Why Tanzania is battling to deepen its sea berths to facilitate cargo handling

On : March 15, 2024- by Emmanuel Onyango-

Tanzania’s leading port of Dar es Salaam is set to expand its handling capacity from the current 20,000 to 60,000 containers following the ongoing expansion.  Dar es Salaam port provides a maritime gateway for 90 percent of Tanzanian trade and is also…

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The Farce of Haiti Intervention
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The Farce of Haiti Intervention

On : March 15, 2024March 15, 2024- by Charles Omondi-

 With all the insecurity in Kenya, why would a government risk lives for a doomed mission? In a rare gesture of bravery, people with disabilities on March 6, 2024 came out in their numbers in one of Kenya’s President William Ruto’s political…

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Ugandan Lawyer Sues Kenyan Government Over East African Community Secretary General’s Removal
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Ugandan Lawyer Sues Kenyan Government Over East African Community Secretary General’s Removal

On : March 14, 2024March 14, 2024- by Patricia Kibirige-

Ugandan lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi has filed a lawsuit against the government of Kenya challenging the removal of Peter Mathuki as Secretary General of the East African Community (EAC).  The suit, lodged at the East African Court of Justice under Reference No….

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Why Coups d’états won’t work in Eastern and Horn of Africa
Commentary 

Why Coups d’états won’t work in Eastern and Horn of Africa

On : March 12, 2024March 12, 2024- by Ali Ibrahim-

Africa bears a disproportionate burden of social, economic, and political challenges, creating an enduring narrative of strife. Military takeovers, civil wars, economic debt, and famine persist, portraying a continent in turmoil. The prevailing perception paints Africa as a region struggling for peace,…

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Somalia case: Are there Alternative Strategies for Negotiating with Extremist Groups?
Commentary 

Somalia case: Are there Alternative Strategies for Negotiating with Extremist Groups?

On : March 12, 2024March 12, 2024- by Ali Ibrahim-

Negotiating with extremist groups in the Horn of Africa has proved arduous and frequently futile. Trust between the parties involved remains a persistent obstacle, resulting in communication breakdowns and an incapacity to find a middle ground.The divergent objectives and stipulations of these…

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Making Post-District Council Formation Work in Somalia
Commentary 

Making Post-District Council Formation Work in Somalia

On : March 12, 2024March 12, 2024- by Ali Ibrahim-

Somalia’s transition towards decentralized governance marked a significant milestone with the formation of district councils. However, the effectiveness of these councils relies heavily on the mechanisms put in place to ensure their functionality and relevance within Somalia’s complex political landscape.The establishment of…

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