LUSAKA – With the 2026 general elections looming, Zambian political corridors are buzzing with speculation that President Hakainde Hichilema (HH) of the United Party for National Development (UPND) is strategizing a major recalibration of his running mate. The widely expected move to replace current Vice President Ms. Mutale Nalumango is seen as an attempt to […]
Social media in East Africa has become a powerful lens through which fame, influence, and culture intersect. From musicians to entrepreneurs, the region boasts personalities whose online presence reaches millions. We profile the six most followed figures in the EAC with over 5 million followers. 1. Diamond Platnumz (@diamondplatnumz) – Tanzania | 18.8M Followers Diamond […]
After decades of conflict, the Federal Republic of Somalia is cautiously moving from fragility toward recovery. The journey remains long and uneven, but significant progress is evident. Governance & Politics President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (in office 2022-) leads a federal government seeking to expand state-capacity, reconcile federal-member states and improve security. The opposition landscape remains fragmented; the […]
Kigali, 19 October 2025 — Once ravaged by conflict, the Republic of Rwanda has charted a striking turnaround. With bold state-led development, growing investment inflows, and a tourism boom, Rwanda has become one of the region’s most watched economies. Yet beneath the surface there remain governance and human-rights questions that outsiders must consider. Governance & […]
Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, will head to the polls in a landmark local election scheduled for 30 October 2025. For a country accustomed to indirect power deals and fragile political transitions, this vote carries weight far beyond municipal politics — it’s a critical test of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s leadership, governance reforms, and the country’s ability […]
Polygamy remains a highly debated issue across East Africa, where traditional practices, religious beliefs, and modern legal frameworks intersect. In countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Ethiopia, the practice of taking multiple spouses—predominantly men marrying multiple women—continues to provoke social, legal, and economic discussions. Polygamy has deep roots in many East African communities. Among […]
NAIROBI — Across East Africa’s bustling mosques, digital platforms and religious forums, one name increasingly resonates with the region’s Muslim communities: Mufti Ismail Ibn Musa Menk. Hailing originally from Zimbabwe, his message of faith, social guidance and global Muslim unity has crossed national borders and cultural divides — making him perhaps the most widely recognised […]
In the small but strategically placed Indian Ocean archipelago of the Union of the Comoros, one cabinet minister is generating growing attention for his competence, technocratic promise and increasing influence: Moustoifa Hassane Mohamed, currently Minister of Economy, Industry, Investments and Economic Integration (appointed July 2024). Below is a detailed profile of Mohamed, what makes him […]
For investors tired of headline risk, sudden tax changes and unstable jurisdictions, Mauritius is offering something simple: predictability. Over the past 18 months a steady, discreet flow of institutional capital — DFIs, family offices and fund managers — has been structuring or redomiciling vehicles through Port Louis. Below I explain who’s coming, why, and what […]
The East African Community (EAC) is at a pivotal moment. With eight member states — Burundi, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda — the organisation has ambitious integration goals, but the question remains: is the EAC still relevant and forward-looking in 2025? And what exactly is the […]
