Conrad Onyango

Nairobi

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African voters rising up against ‘punitive’ taxes

2 weeks ago | theafricanmirror.africa | Conrad Onyango

SOUTH AFRICA is the latest country to scrap plans to raise value-added tax after a push-back by voters, in a significant reversal of legislation in one of Africa’s largest economies. This follows a trend that became particularly visible during a campaign on social media led by Kenyan activists in June 2024.
Why an African might become the next Pope

2 weeks ago | the-star.co.ke | Conrad Onyango

In SummaryThere is a rising number of Catholics on the continent and representation in VaticanHere, bird story agency looks at which African cardinal might be chosen as the PopeAs the College of Cardinals prepares to convene a conclave in the Vatican's Sistene Chapel to vote for a successor to Pope Francis, the potential for an African head of the Catholic Church is on the rise.
Indigenous African diets can save millions of lives

1 month ago | theafricanmirror.africa | Conrad Onyango

A new study has found that switching from a Western diet, high in processed foods, to a traditional African diet rich in plant-based foods can significantly reduce inflammation and enhance immune function and metabolic health – within just two weeks. The research, conducted by Radboud University Medical Center and Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, involved young men with a median age of 26 living in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania.
Push for ‘Africa first’ response to Trump Tariffs

1 month ago | theafricanmirror.africa | Conrad Onyango

AS African Ministers of Trade and Industry prepare to gather in Kinshasa, DRC, calls are intensifying for a unified approach that prioritises an ‘Africa first’ in response to the challenges posed by tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The pivotal meeting in Windhoek aims to explore innovative strategies for enhancing trade and investment across the continent, aligning with the objectives set forth in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.
Young women pave the way for possible made-in-Africa cure for HIV

1 month ago | theafricanmirror.africa | Conrad Onyango

SCIENTISTS are moving closer to discovering a made-in-Africa cure for HIV, thanks to a group of young women volunteers. A study on the first HIV “cure trial” in Africa, conducted in the port city of Durban, shows four out of 20 women with acute HIV infection remained off antiretroviral therapy (ART) for approximately 18 months. During this time, the four young women maintained undetectable viral loads and normal CD4 counts.
Africa responds in the wake of Trump tariffs

1 month ago | theafricanmirror.africa | Conrad Onyango

AFRICAN countries are hinting at diversifying trade relations in reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ which impose some of the highest import rates on some of the smallest countries in Africa. South Africa, facing a 30% export tax, is advocating for a new trade agreement with the White House as it aims to diversify its trade, looking to engage more with African markets.
Africa’s race to break away from dollar stranglehold

1 month ago | theafricanmirror.africa | Conrad Onyango

AFRICA’S push to break free from the dollar’s grip is gaining momentum as experts pile pressure for the adoption of local currencies in trade and the continent moves closer to establishing its own local currency marketplace. At the recent 57th Conference of African Ministers of Finance, experts underscored the urgent need for African governments to prioritise local currencies for trade, arguing the continent’s heavy reliance on the U.S. dollar has led to significant economic vulnerabilities.
Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” agenda is driving interest in Africa’s emerging natural gas hubs.

1 month ago | theafricanmirror.africa | Conrad Onyango

US President, Donald Trump’s series of rollbacks on restrictions to the country’s natural gas valves is creating new investment opportunities that are spurring Africa’s gas sector. In early March, Trump issued a series of energy executive orders that resulted in the end of the pause on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) projects and approval of the first LNG project since the Biden Administration imposed a ban on such projects in 2024.
Sport lends a hand as Egypt and Morocco battle for Africa’s tourism supremacy

2 months ago | theafricanmirror.africa | Conrad Onyango

AS tourism hubs across Africa post record-breaking tourism arrival numbers, two North African countries – Egypt and Morocco – are locked in a battle for the accolade of most-popular African tourism destination. Latest data shows that Morocco has already taken over as the most-visited country, recording 17.4 million international tourists who visited the country in 2024, 20% more than the 2023 numbers, according to UN Tourism data released in January 2025.
Africa picks up pace on high-speed networks as 2G and 3G networks are switched off

2 months ago | theafricanmirror.africa | Conrad Onyango

THE pace of shutting down 2G and 3G wireless networks in Africa has picked up as mobile network operators roll out switch-off plans and the adoption of high-speed networks rises. Retiring legacy networks offers Africa – the continent with the largest young and tech-savvy population in the world – presents huge possibilities to unlock opportunities in an internet economy that is estimated to be worth US$180 billion by 2025 – over 5% of Africa’s economy.