Politics

Tourists spotting elephants on safari before the pandemic hit. Photo by redcharlie on Unsplash

Hope for safari recovery post Covid

Almost 10 per cent of Africa’s economy relies on the tourism industry, which was shuttered by Covid-19. But, as travel editor and TV tourism expert Jill Starley-Grainger reports, for the millions employed by the safari industry, there is confidence that…
Bashir loses power

Bashir loses power

After 30 years in power, Omar al-Bashir has been ousted in a military coup following a popular uprising. By Hawwa Adam For years the international community has been trying to put Omar al-Bashir behind bars but in the end it…
President Buhari, elected for a second term faces daunting economic challenge

Buhari battles Nigeria's economic challenges

With elections now over in Nigeria, almost, the economy takes centre stage following a muted recovery that still leaves the country vulnerable to both internal and external shocks, according to the monetary institutions. All eyes are on the president to…
President Buhari, second from left at the inauguration of his campaign council

Nigeria Elections: Choice between competence and integrity

The forthcoming elections in Nigeria is a choice between the integrity of President Muhammadu Buhari and the competence of Atiku Abubakar, the leading contenders in the race. Moffat Ekoriko and Peterclaver Ebochue report Bola Ahmed Tinubu, one of Nigeria’s most…
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