AfrikanTrust In recent weeks, Mauritania has been experiencing an alarming rise in the cost of basic commodities, particularly in its capital, Nouakchott. Markets are emptier […]
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Can Jiji-Murembwe Power Burundi to Industrial and Political Stability?
AfrikanTrust Burundi, one of Africa’s least electrified nations, is on the cusp of a major energy breakthrough with the near-completion of its twin hydroelectric projects—Jiji […]
Visa-Free or Vision-Free? Zambia’s 167-Nation Promise
AfrikanTrust When Zambia’s Tourism Minister Rodney Sikumba announced at the 2nd UN Tourism Africa and Americas Summit in Livingstone that the country had expanded visa-free […]
“Togo’s Property Puzzle: Who Can Still Afford a Home?”
AfrikanTrust In Togo, the gleaming new villas sprouting on Lomé’s outskirts paint a picture of prosperity. But behind the facades lies a more complicated truth: […]
Comoros and Madagascar Set Sail Again with Maritime Re-connection
AfrikanTrust After a tense diplomatic standoff that froze sea travel between Comoros and Madagascar, the two Indian Ocean island nations have officially resumed maritime traffic, […]
“Privatising Egypt: Economic Reform or Grand Bargain Sale?”
Egypt’s latest wave of privatisation, spearheaded by the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (TSFE), has sparked heated debate. While the government touts it as a bold […]
“Oil Dreams and Diplomatic Deals”, São Tomé and Nigeria’s Energy Gambit
São Tomé and Príncipe, a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea, is making strategic moves to revitalize its energy sector. Prime Minister Américo […]
Guinea-Bissau, Can Lower Startup Costs Spark Economic Reboot?
Guinea-Bissau, a nation often sidelined in continental investment discussions, is now sending a clear signal to entrepreneurs and investors, “the door to formal business is […]
“Taxing Times: Kenya’s Digital Leap or a Sign of Deeper Fiscal Woes?”
In a bid to modernize its tax collection mechanisms, the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has introduced the Electronic Rental Income Tax System (eRITS), aiming to […]
“Cape Verde’s TACV Reconnects with Brazil and the USA”
In a bold move to reestablish its presence on the international aviation stage, Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde (TACV), the national airline of Cape Verde, […]