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 […]
James Alix Michel, the former President of Seychelles, stands as a towering figure in the global movement for ocean conservation and sustainable development. His visionary leadership has not only transformed Seychelles into a beacon of environmental stewardship but has also inspired nations worldwide to embrace the principles of the Blue Economy. Pioneering the Blue Economy […]
