Crystal Ventures Ltd (CVL), Rwanda’s most influential investment firm, has announced the appointment of Nick Barigye as its new Group Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Jack Kayonga, who has led the company since 2020, steering it through a period marked by pandemic-related disruptions and significant expansion. Barigye brings a wealth of experience in finance, investment, […]
DRC’s battles Health Crisis as Cholera Outbreak escalates
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is grappling with a fast-escalating health emergency, as cholera infections surge across the country, now compounded by a nationwide health workers’ strike, a resurgence of mpox, and deteriorating humanitarian access due to ongoing armed conflict. Health Minister Roger Kamba recently announced at a press briefing in Kinshasa that […]
How Kenya’s Visa-Free Policy deepens Africa’s Push for Continental Unity
Kenya has officially opened its borders to almost all African nations by removing visa requirements for their citizens. This positions Kenya as one of the continent’s most open and accessible countries, reinforcing its commitment to fostering closer ties across Africa. Under the new policy, nearly all African nationals can now enter Kenya without prior visa […]
Buhari’s Death at 82 Marks the End of an Era in Nigerian Politics
Nigeria is mourning the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away at the age of 82 in a London hospital following a prolonged illness. A man who once ruled Nigeria as both a military leader and a civilian president, Buhari’s life was a symbol of the country’s shifting political landscape, marked by battles […]
DRC Crisis: Youths and a Nation Betrayed by Its Leaders
Imagine a nation blessed with an abundance of gold, diamonds, and cobalt, yet cursed with persistent poverty, crumbling infrastructure and a disillusioned populace. This is the paradox of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a land rich in resources but suffering under the weight of failed leadership. For decades, the DRC has been a textbook […]