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What is standing in the way of Africa’s industrialisation
Industrialisation has been a campaign promise across the continent, with its acknowledged ability to bring prosperity, new jobs and better incomes for all. Yet, the continent is less industrialised today than it was four decades ago.
By Africa Renewal 9 years ago
What is standing in the way of Africa’s industrialisation
Inside Japan’s plan for Africa ahead of TICAD
Japan’s interventions in Africa have mostly been under the radar, attracting little fanfare. Yet, it was the continent’s largest Asian economic partner until 2000, when China took the lead. In 1993, Japan pioneered Asian countries’ efforts to engage directly with African leaders by launching the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), with the United Nations Development Program and the UN’s Office of the Special Advisor on Africa.
By Africa Renewal 9 years ago
Inside Japan’s plan for Africa ahead of TICAD
Countries most affected by Ebola lobby for funding for infrastructure
Only weeks after Liberia was declared Ebola free, two more deaths were confirmed in the same village in the country, disrupting the celebratory mood that had followed the May 9 announcement.
By Africa Renewal 11 years ago
Countries most affected by Ebola lobby for funding for infrastructure
CSs turn to pro-Ruto campaigns as public waits for services
Politics
By Prestone Murunga
5 hrs ago
Muturi: Why I disagree with Gachagua's political approach
Politics
By Ndung’u Gachane
5 hrs ago
From cheers to 'Wantam': Why Ruto's allies are losing the crowd
Politics
By Prestone Murunga
5 hrs ago
Scramble for DP post creates tension in political camps
Politics
By Juliet Omelo
5 hrs ago
Police officer in Dr Mutiso murder had character issues, colleagues say
Crime and Justice
By Okumu Modachi and Pkemoi Ng’enoh
5 hrs ago
Matiang'i urges unity, respect ahead of 2027 elections
Politics
By Peterson Githaiga
9 hrs ago