People & Politics

Israel Gets First Ethiopia-born Minister in Pnina Tamano-Shata

Israel is set to get its first Ethiopia-born minister, with the nomination of a female MP brought there in a secret operation in the 1980s. Pnina Tamano-Shata has been chosen by incoming deputy prime minister Benny Gantz, who is forming...

African Billionaires and Their Contributions to the Fight Against Coronavirus

As the coronavirus continues to spread across cities all over Africa, the severity of the pandemic and its devastating effect on the limited resources available in most African countries have prompted some of the continent's billionaires to step up...

Top 10 Notable Africans Who Died Of Coronavirus

Since the Coronavirus came into Africa, there have been thousands of recorded deaths, and some of those people who died have been celebrities, performers, politicians, etc Basically people notable for what they gave society during their lifetimes. Below is the...

Press Freedom in Africa: Top 10 Countries Leading the Way in 2024

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released its latest World Press Freedom Index, which ranks 180 countries based on the level of press freedom available to journalists. It, however, said press freedom remains highly fragile in Sub-Saharan Africa. The latest Reporters...

South African Politician Gets His Wish to be Buried in His Mercedes-Benz

According to reports, Tshekede Bufton Pitso, who was the United Democratic Movement (UDM) leader for Eastern Cape, was laid to rest in Sterkspruit over the weekend. However, instead of being buried in a usual coffin, his body was lowered...

Emma Theofilus: Africa’s Youngest Minister is a Namibian and She’s Just 23

At 23, Emma Theofilus is Namibia's youngest sitting deputy minister after being selected by President Hage Geingob's as one of the eight presidential nominees for the country’s national assembly. The appointment of Theofilus by President Hage Geingob as deputy information...

Top 10 African Countries With the Most Open Governments, 2020

South Africa has the most open government in Africa according to the World Justice Project (WJP) in its 2020 report on open governments globally. The WJP Open Government Index, which ranks 128 countries based on how open their governments are,...

Nigeria Ranked Second Worst in the World in Matters of Order and Security

According to the World Justice Project’s latest Rule of Law Index Africa's giant Nigeria ranks 127th out of 128 countries in terms of how well it ensured the security of its people and property, performing worse than some countries...

Forbes: Top 10 Most Powerful Women in East Africa, 2020

For the first time ever, Forbes has compiled a Pan-African list of the most powerful women in Africa, derived from business, politics, media, science, sports, and public life. These women, according to Forbes, are challenging the status quo and creating...

Top 10 Most Powerful Women in Nigeria (2025)

From politics to business, media to academia, these women have risen to prominence through their exceptional leadership, unwavering determination, and commitment to excellence. These are the top 10 most powerful women in Nigeria, whose influence extends far beyond borders...
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List of East African Countries and their Presidents (2025)

This list below includes the countries in East Africa and their presidents in 2025. It provides a clear view...
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