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Threats, bribes and stuffed ballot boxes may sound like a political drama, but these are all real issues that Africans face during national elections, a public opinion study has revealed. Check also: “We Want Elections By The End Of 2016,” DRC Opposition Leader Etienne Tshisekedi Demands The results, published by pan-African research institute Afrobarometer paint a dire picture of trust in the democratic ...

After Brian Wong skipped four years of school and graduated college at age 18, he co-founded a company that would receive more than $32 million in venture capital funding and land clients like McDonald’s and Pepsi. The now 25-year-old CEO and start-up co-founder of mobile advertising app Kiip fast-tracked his way to success. And he wants to help you do the same. Check also: Meet ...

In a research report published this year, American University political scientist Adrienne LeBasa nalyzed the current political situation in Zimbabwe. As part of our Friday Afro-barometer series, I asked about why Zimbabweans are now protesting , her research and one of her surprising conclusions. A lightly edited transcript follows. Check also: Zimbabwe Plans To Cut-Off 25,000 Government employees What are the major factors that have ...

NAIROBI — The Ugandan Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Committee has given foreign retail outlets until early December to either invest in larger businesses or return to their home countries. Check also: All Foreigners Should Surrender Their Jobs To Tanzanians, “Said John Magufuli The September 5 announcement came after the Kampala City Traders Association (Kacita) petitioned parliament to regulate the influx of ...

You might think that Africa’s richest man, would be satisfied with his investments. But Nigerian cement tycoon Aliko Dangote, who is worth almost $13 billion (£10bn) according to Forbes, has one ambition that remains unfulfilled—to buy English Premier League club Arsenal. Check also: Aliko Dangote Begins To Construct A $1 Billion Cement Plant In Nigeria Dangote, 59, and an ardent Arsenal fan, has ...