I guess I can rightly consider myself a “laureate” of reporting the first Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, awarded to former executive heads of state or government. I reported for state-owned “Daily News” the prize’s award ceremony in Alexendria, Egypt in 2007 when it first went to former Mozambican President, Joachim Chissano….
I made big plans for Saturday,A hike, a jog, then books and chai.But morning came, and so did sleep,I snoozed through goals I meant to keep.By noon, my blanket hugged too tight.I said, “At 2, I’ll clean my room,”Instead I Googled “lounge perfume.”A Netflix doc just pulled me in—On snails that paint and rarely sin.I…
The Christmas and New Year season is always a special occasion for almost all of humankind — and now it is here once again. Yet each individual has certain memorable events that bring back special and unique experiences lived during this festive period. For my part, I have lasting memories of my Christmas Eve experience…
I watched a bee on a leaf sipping a raindrop in an ancient forest that seemed untouched by humans for many years. The stillness of the beautiful forest, dotted with mushrooms and tiny pink flowers that nourish butterflies, added to the serenity of the place, allowing my mind to relax and enjoy the fresh oxygen…
Ethiopia recently inaugurated Africa’s largest hydro-electric project, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), expected to generate 5,150 megawatts of electricity. Remarkably, GERD was financed almost entirely from within Ethiopia, showing how developing countries can fund mega-projects without relying on external actors. Self-reliance is not only financially feasible; it also safeguards a nation’s political and developmental…
East African countries conduct significant trade with the rest of the world. According to the EAC Trade & Investment Report 2023, exports from the region amounted to USD 26.9 billion, while imports reached USD 53.6 billion, bringing total trade to USD 80.6 billion. Most of this commerce is handled through maritime frontiers using foreign shipping…
Convulsions in children can be a frightening experience for parents and caregivers. They occur when a child has sudden, uncontrolled movements caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. While the sight of a child convulsing can be alarming, it is important to understand that not all convulsions are life-threatening, and many are treatable once…
Welcome, dear readers, to our weekly Health Diaries column, where we simplify complex medical topics and help you better understand the conditions that affect everyday life. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of illness and death worldwide, yet many people remain unaware of its early warning signs. COPD is a…
The 7th African Union–European Union Summit, held in Luanda, Angola, on 24–25 November 2025, marked a renewed moment of cooperation between Africa and the European Union. Europe remains Africa’s largest trading partner. As Jean-Claude Juncker, former President of the European Commission, noted, “Africa does not need charity; it needs true and fair partnerships. And Europe…
By Dr Mark Bura – LONGEVITY TIPS Let us look more closely at cancer and diet to reinforce the article presented in the last column.Cancer does not begin the day we feel a lump or undergo a scan. It starts quietly, often years earlier, influenced not only by genes or chemicals but also by the…
