Connected or Controlled: Is it time for Satellite Internet in Africa?
A few days ago, SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, broke many historical records, having the largest IPO in history with a market cap exceeding $2 trillion, and turning its founder…
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Sudan Is Burning: And the New Scramble for Africa Has No Flags, Just Mercenaries
Sudan is being torn apart not by a civil war, but by a carefully orchestrated campaign of destruction. This is…
AfDB at 60: Time to reclaim the zeal of its visionary reformers
At its sixtieth anniversary, the African Development Bank (AfDB) stands on foundations laid by every one of its past presidents.…
Why SoftPOS and mPOS are the key to unlocking financial inclusion in Egypt and remains a largely untapped driver of new revenue streams and growth within the financial sector
Rising from the midst of an informal economy and low bank account usage, Egypt’s financial sector has experienced a doubling…
Fano: Resistance in unity
As the Fano freedom movement is gathering momentum the Ethiopian regime is scrambling to keep its grasp on power. Through…
Opinion | Somaliland’s Minerals: A Key Alternative for US Supply Chains
Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and increasingly complex relations between Washington and Beijing, American policymakers are seeking reliable partners…
Opinion | Ethiopia: The exclusive club of the Oromo extremists
Unfortunately, we are not new to a one-man band in Ethiopian politics. In its 17-year rule, the brutal Dergue regime…
Opinion | Abiy Ahmed’s Visit to Mogadishu: A Diplomatic Dance or a Shift Away from Somaliland?
The recent visit of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Mogadishu has once again sparked speculation about Ethiopia’s position on Somaliland. With…
Opinion | UAE and Somaliland: Partnership Driving Economic Growth, Security, and Sustainability
As President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilahi Irro concludes his participation in the World Government Summit, it’s an opportune moment to reflect…
Meeting the Founding Father: Sam Nujoma and Encounters with Namibia
On a Cairo winter’s day, amidst the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic – November 13, 2020 – I was part…
South African troops are dying in the DRC: Why they’re there and what’s going wrong
The death of South African soldiers on a Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo…
Peace and Mediation: Building a More Stable World
Peace and mediation are intrinsically linked, forming a powerful tool for conflict resolution and building stable societies. While peace is…
Youth Unemployment and Empowerment in Somalia
Young people are the backbone of any society, and Somalia, unfortunately, faces one of the world's highest youth unemployment rates.…
