Beginning in 2026, Botswana is expected to open a new chapter in its national development by launching a Citizenship by Investment Program, a groundbreaking initiative that will allow eligible foreign investors to obtain citizenship through a financial contribution estimated between US$75,000 and US$90,000. This marks a major policy shift for one of Africa’s most stable […]
People Daily journalist Habil Onyango (centre) addressing the press in Homa Bay //Photo courtesy A Kenyan journalist attached to People Daily was on Sunday September 14, 2025 abducted by unknown assailants in Hom Bay county. According to the country’s media regulatory authority, the attacks was planned by a senior human resource officer at the Homa
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has reopened its office in the Sudanese capital Khartoum, becoming the first United Nations agency to re-establish a presence in the city since conflict erupted in April 2023. The return comes at a pivotal moment as more than two million people have already gone back to areas perceived to
The idea of humanitarianism is as old as humanity itself. In the aftermath of war, famine, and disaster, communities have always risen to protect the vulnerable. Yet the institutionalisation of humanitarian action as we know it today traces its roots to 1863, when Henry Dunant’s account of the Battle of Solferino inspired the formation of
Tobacco exposure killed more than 7 million people globally in 2023, according to estimates from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. The analysis, drawn from the Global Burden of Disease study and presented at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, paints a stark picture of rising
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) on Saturday, 21 June 2025, reaffirmed its commitment to giraffe conservation during national celebrations to mark World Giraffe Day at the historic Ivory Burning Site in Nairobi National Park. The event, organised in collaboration with the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW) Kenya, brought together officials, conservation partners, and students from
An artisan paints a metal box outside Mr. Richard Owino’s workshop in Kamukunji, Nairobi //Photo: Teddy Baing’oni Preferred for its durability, affordability, and easy repair, Jua Kali products continue to stand out in the Kenyan market despite stiff competition from international imports, particularly from China. But how has the sector survived and thrived in such
Civilians in Nigeria resort to safety after their homes were brought down by armed militia in North – Western Nigeria Nigeria has been embroiled in a devastating security crisis for over 15 years, with civilians bearing the brunt of violence from armed bandits, extremist groups like Boko Haram, and a government that has struggled to
