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Jawher Ben Mbarek

Tunisian Court Sentences Opposition Figure Jawher Ben Mbarek to Prison

A Tunisian court has sentenced opposition leader Jawher Ben Mbarek to six months in prison ...

  • 9 December 2022
  • Tunisia
Kenya is Africa’s start-up funding top destination

Kenya is Africa’s start-up funding top destination

Kenya has managed to overcome a global decline in funding for new companies, achieving a ...

  • 8 December 2022
  • Kenya
TANZANIA

Tanzania’s president cancels Independence Day celebrations

Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has made the decision to cancel the country’s Independence Day ...

  • 5 December 2022
  • Politics
African Video Game

African Video Game Developers Seek Investment at Microsoft’s Camp

A number of video game developers are eager for investment opportunities after presenting their projects ...

  • 2 December 2022
  • Africa
Tanzania arrests opposition leaders to thwart protest

Tanzania arrests opposition leaders to thwart protest

On Monday, Tanzanian police arrested two leaders from the opposition party Chadema to prevent planned ...

  • 12 November 2022
  • Tanzania

Namibia’s Tourism Sector Experiences Strong Rebound

Namibia's tourism sector sees a remarkable recovery with over 1.2 million visitors in the last ...
  • 8 November 2022
  • Africa
Twiga Tours

Twiga Tours, Kenyan Safari Firm Named The Best In The World

Twiga Tours, a renowned Kenyan safari company, was recently celebrated as the World’s Leading Safari ...

  • 2 November 2022
  • Kenya

Ethiopia Signs Ceasefire Agreement to End Tigray Conflict

On November 2, 2022, Ethiopia and Tigray People's Liberation Front sign a ceasefire agreement in ...
  • 2 November 2022
  • Africa

Kenyan and Ethiopian Forces Join Efforts to Combat Al-Shabaab in Border Regions

Kenyan and Ethiopian forces have launched joint operations to combat Al-Shabaab in border regions on ...
  • 24 October 2022
  • Kenya

East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project Moves Forward

On October 16, 2022, Uganda’s East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project progresses as construction ...
  • 16 October 2022
  • Africa
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