insert_link BBC South Africa's radical opposition rocked by high-profile defections South Africa's radical opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), appears to be on a downward spiral after another high-profile member defected to ex-President Jacob Zuma's party.Dali Mpofu, an advocate and former EFF chairperson, told local media that after much "soul-searching" he had decided to join uMhkonto weSizwe (MK), or Spear of the Nation."I believe it [MK] is the vehicle which will achieve the much needed black and progressive unity," […] todayNovember 11, 2024 4
insert_link BBC How the UK's 'big brother' role in Africa is changing UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy is coming to the end of his maiden tour of Africa with the aim of resetting relations with the 54-nation continent. "Our new approach will deliver respectful partnerships that listen rather than tell, deliver long-term growth rather than short-term solutions and build a freer, safer, more prosperous continent," he said as he set out the agenda for his trip to the continent's two biggest powers […] todayNovember 9, 2024 6
insert_link BBC Slapping MP shows generational change may not end abuse of power in Nigeria Nigerian politician Alex Ikwechegh has caused outrage after he was caught on video slapping and verbally abusing a taxi driver delivering food to his house."Do you know who I am?... I can make you disappear in this whole country, and nothing will happen," Ikwechegh was heard saying in the video that went viral.The altercation apparently started after the driver asked Ikwechegh to go outside to collect the food, rather than […] todayNovember 7, 2024 4
insert_link BBC Who is Kenya's new deputy president? Kithure Kindiki has been sworn in as Kenya's new deputy president, after senators ousted Rigathi Gachagua in a dramatic series of impeachment votes a fortnight ago.A legal attempt by Gachagua to delay the swearing-in ceremony failed on Thursday.Kindiki, a 52-year-old former law professor, has been serving as President William Ruto’s interior minister for the last two years.The president hopes that Kindiki's accession will put to an end a febrile chapter […] todayNovember 5, 2024 5
insert_link BBC Women raped in war-hit Sudan die by suicide, activists say Warning: This story contains details some may find distressing.Several women have taken their lives in Sudan's central Gezira state after being raped by paramilitary fighters in the brutal civil war raging in the country, rights groups and activists have said.The reports come after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) was accused by the UN of "atrocious crimes", including mass killings, in the state last week.With RSF fighters continuing to advance, […] todayNovember 3, 2024 8
insert_link BBC Idris Elba: Why I'm planning a move to Africa British actor Idris Elba has told the BBC that he will relocate to Africa within the next decade as part of his plans to support the continent’s movie industry.The 52-year-old star of the hit series The Wire is behind nascent projects to build a film studio on the Tanzanian islands of Zanzibar as well as one in the Ghanaian capital, Accra.Born in London, Elba, whose mother is from Ghana and […] todayOctober 25, 2024 4
insert_link BBC The man lined up to be Kenya's next deputy president The man who was the face of the Kenyan government in the aftermath of the police’s deadly crackdown on recent anti-tax protests is set to become the country’s next deputy president.Parliament has approved the nomination of the softly spoken Kithure Kindiki to fill the vacant role, after senators ousted Rigathi Gachagua in a dramatic series of impeachment votes on Thursday.The 52-year-old former law professor has been serving as President William […] todayOctober 22, 2024 5
insert_link APO International Dalberg Implement: Integrating Strategy Design with Execution Dalberg (www.Dalberg.com) is a strategic advisory firm that combines the best of private sector strategy skills and rigorous analytical capabilities with deep knowledge and networks across emerging and frontier markets. All projects include an option to integrate strategy design with implementation. With staff on the ground in more than 50 countries, speaking over 90 languages, and understanding diverse sectoral priorities and nuances, Dalberg is able to bring a local team […] todayJuly 1, 2024 16