African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
World football governing body FIFA has approved a total prize fund of $655 million for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, representing a 50 per cent increase from the previous edition staged in Qatar. The expanded tournament will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, marking the first World Cup to feature 48 teams. […]
Kenya’s Mining Act 2016, once lauded as a landmark in modern resource governance, is now drawing criticism from industry experts and investors who say it deters long-term investment. A comparative analysis by policy and legal experts shows that, when measured against the standards of established mining jurisdictions such as Australia, Canada, and the United States, […]
In a quiet yet pivotal move, Canada has officially launched its first-ever Global Africa Strategy (GAS), signaling a strategic shift in Ottawa’s foreign policy as it seeks to diversify its markets and reduce its economic reliance on the United States. The long-awaited 22-page document, released at a low-key event in Toronto earlier this March, lays […]
In what many are calling a “historic and catalytic gathering”, the Canada-Africa Fintech Summit has surged into a new phase of global relevance and diplomatic significance. This follows a landmark breakfast briefing held in Ottawa on April 8, 2025, that convened Ambassadors of African nations to Canada, Canadian institutional leaders, and key private sector stakeholders […]
Hewatele has received Ksh. 2.5 billion (USD 20 million) in funding to build a medicinal oxygen manufacturing facility at Tatu City. Hewatele is a medical oxygen producer in Kenya. Hewatele secured the funding from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Finn fund, Soros Economic Development Fund (SEDF), UBS Optimus Foundation and Grand Challenges Canada. […]
