The East African Opinion

AU has failed Guineans. Conde ouster cannot be condemned

[ad_1] By JENERALI ULIMWENGU A long time ago, I wrote in this very space, a saying I picked from an old Malian: ‘‘L’homme on le tue;...

East Africa needs to clear barriers slowing free trade

Columns And Opinions4 years ago

East Africa needs to clear barriers slowing free trade

[ad_1] By The EastAfrican Kampala has been flooded by potatoes from Kenya this season, bringing relief to consumers. A 90kg bag of Kenyan potatoes is retailing...

While more women are starting and owning companies, financial inclusion remains low

Columns And Opinions4 years ago

While more women are starting and owning companies, financial inclusion remains low

[ad_1] By ELIZABETH WASUNNA-OCHWA Closing the gender inequality gap remains an economic challenge and necessity across the world. A lot of effort is being put into...

Our feeble states turn into private estates when new leaders arrive

Columns And Opinions4 years ago

Our feeble states turn into private estates when new leaders arrive

[ad_1] By JENERALI ULIMWENGU A story is told of Zimbabwe’s Robert Mugabe back in April 1980, just after he had resoundingly won his country’s first election...

Columns And Opinions4 years ago

Adapt and add value before change consigns you to annals of history

[ad_1] By WALE AKINYEMI Many people get to a point in their lives and leadership journey where they get stuck. They may be doing very well...

Burundi media need environment where they can count on state protection

Columns And Opinions4 years ago

Burundi media need environment where they can count on state protection

[ad_1] By MUTHOKI MUMO Jean Bigirimana, a reporter with the independent Burundian news outlet Iwacu, promised to be back soon when he left his home around...

The media has become a purveyor of political propaganda and toxicity

Columns And Opinions4 years ago

The media has become a purveyor of political propaganda and toxicity

[ad_1] By TEE NGUGI Let me start today’s discussion by painting a familiar interview scene on a Kenyan news cycle. A journalist has landed an exclusive...

Zambia’s coffers are empty? Did Mobutu’s spirit cross over there?

Columns And Opinions4 years ago

Zambia’s coffers are empty? Did Mobutu’s spirit cross over there?

[ad_1] By CHARLES ONYANGO-OBBO On Wednesday a story from old Africa popped up in Zambia. Zambia’s new president Hakainde Hichilema told the BBC that he has...

Creating a single airspace for EAC reads like rocket science

Columns And Opinions4 years ago

Creating a single airspace for EAC reads like rocket science

[ad_1] By JOACHIM BUWEMBO Failing to prepare is preparing to fail, so the old adage goes. And in its six decades of independence, Africa has failed...

EDITORIAL: Security in the DRC should be a global concern

Columns And Opinions4 years ago

EDITORIAL: Security in the DRC should be a global concern

[ad_1] By The EastAfrican Were it not for its tragic nature, the news of another attack by the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) on a civilian convoy...

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AU has failed Guineans. Conde ouster cannot be condemned

East Africa needs to clear barriers slowing free trade

While more women are starting and owning companies, financial inclusion remains low

Our feeble states turn into private estates when new leaders arrive

Adapt and add value before change consigns you to annals of history

Burundi media need environment where they can count on state protection

The media has become a purveyor of political propaganda and toxicity

Zambia’s coffers are empty? Did Mobutu’s spirit cross over there?

Creating a single airspace for EAC reads like rocket science

EDITORIAL: Security in the DRC should be a global concern