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Mali suspended from ECOWAS & the AU as Millennial coup leader declared interim president
Mali was suspended by both the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) this week, after the 37 year-old leader
Cairo seeks to lure tourists back to Africa’s most visited country
On Saturday 3 April 2021, the city of Cairo put on a spectacular two-hour show dubbed ‘The Royal Event’, which was broadcast live around the world.
Ongolo’s quest to change the narrative about Africa
It has been a year since I launched Ongolo.com on 1 April 2020. This little blog has demonstrated that it is no April Fools’ Day
8 similarities between African and Chinese culture
Mainstream media frequently report on China’s PR problem in Africa and imply that the estimated 1-2m Chinese people who call Africa ‘home’ are not welcome.
What Africa needs from Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala at WTO
When Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is confirmed as the first African and first female Director General (DG) of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), she will carry
Doing business in Africa: disaster or opportunity?
Putting Africa into perspective There is a well-known story about two shoe salesmen from rival companies in a Western country who were sent to Africa
The African Continental Free Trade Area: actuality or pipe dream?
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement, which came into effect on 1 January 2021, is an ambitious plan to achieve economic development through
Africa Weekly News roundup – Week 45
ARTS & CULTURE Here’s why we need more African archaeologists Our cultural values glue us to one another and help us create security and a
Africa Weekly News roundup – Week 44
ARTS & CULTURE Sindika Dokolo, African art collector, dies in diving accident in Dubai Sindika Dokolo was best known as the husband of Angolan businesswoman,
Africa Weekly News roundup – Week 43
ARTS & CULTURE Congolese artist Cheri Samba exhibition in Paris Chéri Samba is the undisputed king of popular painting in the Democratic Republic of the
