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 […]
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“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, […]
“How Transnational Power Games Fuel Corruption in Africa”
The recent conviction of Wilson da Costa, the former General Electric (GE) representative in Angola, is not just a sensational courtroom drama. It is a […]
Trump’s Tariff Threats, South Africa’s Auto Industry Stalls
As diplomatic tensions flare between Pretoria and Washington, South Africa’s once-smooth trade relations with the United States are hitting a dangerous curve—this time on the […]