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Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors

Africa’s future partnerships with global powers must prioritise skills development and technical training to ensure the continent can sustain industrial growth.
By Kipkirui Langat 2026-05-18 06:00:00
Operation Sindoor reflected the ‘New Normal’ approach of India that it would retaliate against any acts of cross-border terrorism, irrespective of nuclear blackmail by its adversary.
By John Mwangi 2026-05-17 11:25:29
India’s approach, unlike traditional donors, emphasises capacity building as a long-term investment rather than short-term project delivery.
By Gurjit Singh 2026-05-17 11:12:47
Parliament is prepared for another heated debate over taxes and the Finance Bill.
By Isaac Kalua Green 2026-05-17 10:00:00
Rising fuel costs, falling poll numbers and growing public frustration are piling pressure on President Ruto ahead of the 2027 elections.
By Barack Muluka 2026-05-17 10:00:00
Co-hosted by President William Ruto and President Emmanuel Macron, the inaugural summit marked a deliberate pivot in France-Africa relations.
By Ken Bosire 2026-05-17 09:00:00
Instead of Emmanuel Macron and 30 African heads of state, the tables had been turned in my dream
By Mutahi Mureithi 2026-05-17 08:50:00
The recent “Africa Forward Summit” in Nairobi was marketed as the dawn of a “new model of partnership” between France and Africa.
By Gitobu Imanyara 2026-05-17 07:00:00
Too often, conversations about Somalia are framed solely through the lens of humanitarian need.
By Shoko Noda 2026-05-17 06:00:00
Dedication is highly repetitive. It is showing up when the body resists and the mind negotiates excuses.
By Prof Egara Kabaji 2026-05-16 21:31:00
In a society that often measures success through the accumulation of wealth and comfort, returning to the classroom after years of professional achievement appears unnecessary.
By Prof Egara Kabaji 2026-05-16 17:27:00
Someone wrote that since civilisation began in Africa, the cradle of mankind, no one should lecture Africa on morality and culture.
By Henry Munene 2026-05-16 17:16:00