Charles Onyango-Obbo
@cobbo3.bsky.social
Journalist, writer, uncertain Afro-futurist, curator, podcaster with The Bad Natives.
Nairobi-KENYA/Tororo-UGANDA
Nairobi-KENYA/Tororo-UGANDA
The United States sustained its downward slide to its lowest-ever score. For the eighth year in a row, Denmark obtains the highest score on the index and is closely followed by Finland and Singapore.
February 10, 2026 at 8:49 PM
The United States sustained its downward slide to its lowest-ever score. For the eighth year in a row, Denmark obtains the highest score on the index and is closely followed by Finland and Singapore.
Corruption is worsening globally, with even established democracies experiencing rising corruption amid a decline in leadership, according to the new Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
Corruption Perceptions Index 2025: Decline in leadership undermining…
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2025 reveals a long‑term decline in global anti‑corruption leadership, with limited signs of progress. Explore the key…
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February 10, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Corruption is worsening globally, with even established democracies experiencing rising corruption amid a decline in leadership, according to the new Transparency International’s 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI).
10 LEAST CORRUPT AFRICAN COUNTRIES, ACCORDING TO LATEST RANKING:
1. Seychelles (Ranks 24th globally)
2. Cape Verde (35th)
3. Botswana (41st)
4. Rwanda (41st)
5. Mauritius (61st)
6. Namibia (65th)
7. Senegal (65th)
8. Benin (70th)
9. Côte d'Ivoire (76th)
10. Ghana (76th)
1. Seychelles (Ranks 24th globally)
2. Cape Verde (35th)
3. Botswana (41st)
4. Rwanda (41st)
5. Mauritius (61st)
6. Namibia (65th)
7. Senegal (65th)
8. Benin (70th)
9. Côte d'Ivoire (76th)
10. Ghana (76th)
10 least corrupt African countries, according to latest ranking
Business Insider Africa presents the 10 least corrupt African countries, according to latest ranking
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February 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM
10 LEAST CORRUPT AFRICAN COUNTRIES, ACCORDING TO LATEST RANKING:
1. Seychelles (Ranks 24th globally)
2. Cape Verde (35th)
3. Botswana (41st)
4. Rwanda (41st)
5. Mauritius (61st)
6. Namibia (65th)
7. Senegal (65th)
8. Benin (70th)
9. Côte d'Ivoire (76th)
10. Ghana (76th)
1. Seychelles (Ranks 24th globally)
2. Cape Verde (35th)
3. Botswana (41st)
4. Rwanda (41st)
5. Mauritius (61st)
6. Namibia (65th)
7. Senegal (65th)
8. Benin (70th)
9. Côte d'Ivoire (76th)
10. Ghana (76th)
How Mongabay built a global newsroom for local impact. Today, the environmental/conservation journalism organisation’s site gets 5M visitors a month, and works with 1,100 journalists in 85 countries.
Mongabay’s Rhett Butler on building a global newsroom for local impact
Mongabay founder Rhett Butler reflects on building a global, nonprofit newsroom focused on local reporting, impact-driven journalism, and conservation outcomes.
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February 10, 2026 at 5:01 PM
How Mongabay built a global newsroom for local impact. Today, the environmental/conservation journalism organisation’s site gets 5M visitors a month, and works with 1,100 journalists in 85 countries.
How Operation Serengeti 2.0 dismantled thousands of cybercrime networks across 18 African countries, signaling both their industrial scale and the rise of a coordinated response on the continent.
Africa’s Cybercrime Reckoning
Operation Serengeti 2.0 dismantled thousands of scam networks across 18 countries, signaling both their industrial scale and the rise of a coordinated response on the continent
newlinesmag.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:36 PM
How Operation Serengeti 2.0 dismantled thousands of cybercrime networks across 18 African countries, signaling both their industrial scale and the rise of a coordinated response on the continent.
The murder of Saif Gaddafi might have ended the dream of a unified Libyan state. In many ways, he was its last hope.
The Blogs: Libya’s Last Hope? The Murder of Saif Gaddafi Ends the Dream of a Unified State
From the blog of Amine Ayoub at The Times of Israel
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February 10, 2026 at 9:32 AM
The murder of Saif Gaddafi might have ended the dream of a unified Libyan state. In many ways, he was its last hope.
At its peak, the camp held roughly 6,000 people, mostly Ethiopians, Somalians, and Eritreans who had resisted Italian rule. Accounts suggest that nearly half of the prisoners died from malnutrition, malaria, and other diseases.
February 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM
At its peak, the camp held roughly 6,000 people, mostly Ethiopians, Somalians, and Eritreans who had resisted Italian rule. Accounts suggest that nearly half of the prisoners died from malnutrition, malaria, and other diseases.
Danane concentration camp, was the Italian colonial prison near Mogadishu established after Italy’s brief conquest of Ethiopia. There it waged a brutal slow death on East African freedom fighters.
Danane Concentration Camp: The Brutal Camp Where Italy Waged Slow Death on East African Freedom Fighters - TalkAfricana
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February 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Danane concentration camp, was the Italian colonial prison near Mogadishu established after Italy’s brief conquest of Ethiopia. There it waged a brutal slow death on East African freedom fighters.
A bitter war of words has escalated further after Addis Ababa ordered neighbouring Eritrea to "immediately withdraw its troops" from Ethiopian territory, with the pair seemingly inching towards a new conflict.
Ethiopia demands Eritrea 'immediately withdraw' troops from its territory
Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) fighters walk in lines towards another field in Mekele, the capital of Tigray region, Ethiopia, on June 30, 2021.
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February 8, 2026 at 10:36 PM
A bitter war of words has escalated further after Addis Ababa ordered neighbouring Eritrea to "immediately withdraw its troops" from Ethiopian territory, with the pair seemingly inching towards a new conflict.
Uganda after Museveni, who was recently winner of a vote to rule for 45 years. Will it hold?
Uganda after Museveni | International Crisis Group
This week on The Horn, Alan speaks with Kristof Titeca, professor at the University of Antwerp, to talk about the aftermath of Uganda’s election and what will happen when President Yoweri Museveni lea...
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February 8, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Uganda after Museveni, who was recently winner of a vote to rule for 45 years. Will it hold?
‘Biblical diseases’ are returning to Africa, health officials fear.
‘Biblical Diseases’ Could Resurge in Africa, Health Officials Fear
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February 8, 2026 at 10:31 PM
‘Biblical diseases’ are returning to Africa, health officials fear.
Before the Biafra war, Nigeria was catching up to states like Indonesia. By the war’s final year, Nigeria was poorer and was overtaken by Pakistan. But Nigeria was still ahead of India and Maoist China (the latter two are now decades ahead of Nigeria).
February 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Before the Biafra war, Nigeria was catching up to states like Indonesia. By the war’s final year, Nigeria was poorer and was overtaken by Pakistan. But Nigeria was still ahead of India and Maoist China (the latter two are now decades ahead of Nigeria).
With the Biafra war (1967-1970) Nigeria almost broke apart. Secession was tried. It failed. Here’s why (must read article).
Biafra: When Nigeria Almost Broke Apart
Secession was tried. It failed. Here’s why.
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February 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM
With the Biafra war (1967-1970) Nigeria almost broke apart. Secession was tried. It failed. Here’s why (must read article).
In Dakar fishing village, Senegalese girls enticed back to school with offer of surfing lessons.
In Dakar fishing village, surfing entices girls back to school
For generations, Seynabou Tall's ancestors have fished, dived and rowed off the coast of Dakar, where the 14-year-old, who quit school nearly four years ago, is now learning to surf.
www.rfi.fr
February 7, 2026 at 3:54 PM
In Dakar fishing village, Senegalese girls enticed back to school with offer of surfing lessons.
It will also seek the return of cultural treasures. Western powers stole large quantities of Sri Lankan cultural objects during the Portuguese (1505–1658), Dutch (1658–1796) and British (1796–1948) periods.
February 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM
It will also seek the return of cultural treasures. Western powers stole large quantities of Sri Lankan cultural objects during the Portuguese (1505–1658), Dutch (1658–1796) and British (1796–1948) periods.
Sri Lanka to seek compensation from Britain for damage to property, theft and loss of life linked to the colonial period. Britain ruled the island, then known as Ceylon, from 1796 until independence in 1948.
Sri Lanka to pursue Britain for colonial-era losses
Sri Lanka will pursue Britain for colonial-era losses and seek the return of cultural treasures, its foreign minister has said.
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February 7, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Sri Lanka to seek compensation from Britain for damage to property, theft and loss of life linked to the colonial period. Britain ruled the island, then known as Ceylon, from 1796 until independence in 1948.
Just below the 25% mark, 13 countries have surpassed the 10% threshold, including Sierra Leone (18.1%), Namibia (17.7%), Mauritania (16.7%), Comoros 16.5%, South Sudan 13.3%, Burkina Faso 11.8% & Malawi 11%. South Africa, Eritrea & Cabo Verde too generate about 10% of their electricity from solar.
February 6, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Just below the 25% mark, 13 countries have surpassed the 10% threshold, including Sierra Leone (18.1%), Namibia (17.7%), Mauritania (16.7%), Comoros 16.5%, South Sudan 13.3%, Burkina Faso 11.8% & Malawi 11%. South Africa, Eritrea & Cabo Verde too generate about 10% of their electricity from solar.
The Central African Republic (CAR) is Africa’s leader in solar penetration, generating 37.7% of its energy from solar. Chad does 36.7%, and Somalia is at 32.4%.
Thirteen African Countries Now Generate More Than 10% of Power From Solar, AFSIA Says
Thirteen African countries now generate more than 10% of their electricity from solar energy, led by the Central African Republic. Africa added 2.4 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2025, bringing total ...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:43 AM
The Central African Republic (CAR) is Africa’s leader in solar penetration, generating 37.7% of its energy from solar. Chad does 36.7%, and Somalia is at 32.4%.
Solar energy is growing quickly across the continent. Africa holds 60% of the world’s best solar potential, yet currently accounts for only 1% of global installed solar photovoltaic capacity, leaving massive room for growth.
Solar energy gains ground across Africa, but challenges persist
Solar power is expanding rapidly across Africa, with some countries now generating a significant share of electricity from the sun, but energy poverty, battery risks and rising costs threaten future g...
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February 6, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Solar energy is growing quickly across the continent. Africa holds 60% of the world’s best solar potential, yet currently accounts for only 1% of global installed solar photovoltaic capacity, leaving massive room for growth.
The Serengeti-Mara migration remains relatively intact, moving 1.2M wildebeest and 300k zebras across the Kenya-Tanzania border. While the Mara-Loita route is blocked by fences, the Great Migration still uses open landscapes to follow seasonal rains and reach calving grounds 2/2
February 3, 2026 at 11:11 PM
The Serengeti-Mara migration remains relatively intact, moving 1.2M wildebeest and 300k zebras across the Kenya-Tanzania border. While the Mara-Loita route is blocked by fences, the Great Migration still uses open landscapes to follow seasonal rains and reach calving grounds 2/2
New tracking data shows the Mara-Loita wildebeest migration in Kenya has declined by 90% since 2020. Fencing and land subdivision in Narok County have blocked historic corridors, restricting the herd's movement to calving and grazing grounds 1/2
Wildebeest on the Edge: Why One of Africa’s Greatest Migrations Has Collapsed by 90 %
For generations, the movement of animals across Africa on seasonal migrations has been one of the best-known natural phenomena. Each year, thousands of animals move across the landscape, following the...
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February 3, 2026 at 11:11 PM
New tracking data shows the Mara-Loita wildebeest migration in Kenya has declined by 90% since 2020. Fencing and land subdivision in Narok County have blocked historic corridors, restricting the herd's movement to calving and grazing grounds 1/2
The Sahara, Africa’s and world’s largest hot desert, could be green again – in 10,000 to 11,000 years!
The Sahara Won't Be A Desert Forever. Here's Why - Grunge
The Sahara's sun-scorched sands cover North Africa, but it was once green and lush. Thanks to natural and human-caused climate change, it likely will be again.
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February 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Sahara, Africa’s and world’s largest hot desert, could be green again – in 10,000 to 11,000 years!
Woman’s severed ear was saved by grafting it onto her foot, before reattaching it to her head FIVE months later.
Woman's Severed Ear Was Saved by Grafting it Onto Her Foot Before Reattaching it 5 Months Later
As it turns out, the tops of our feet and the sites of our ears share similar properties of skin thinness, blood circulation, and blood vessel size.
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February 2, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Woman’s severed ear was saved by grafting it onto her foot, before reattaching it to her head FIVE months later.
The world is entering an era of "global water bankruptcy" with rivers, lakes and aquifers depleting faster than nature can replenish them.
UN report declares global state of 'water bankruptcy'
The world is entering an era of "global water bankruptcy" with rivers, lakes and aquifers depleting faster than nature can replenish them, a United Nations research institute said on Tuesday.
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February 1, 2026 at 9:19 AM
The world is entering an era of "global water bankruptcy" with rivers, lakes and aquifers depleting faster than nature can replenish them.
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s radical Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has defended his millionaire lifestyle, arguing that can live in luxury and still fight against poverty – as he called for the collapse of capitalism.
Malema says EFF members can live in luxury and still fight against poverty | The Citizen
Malema called for the collapse of capitalism while also defending his privileged lifestyle
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January 31, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa’s radical Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has defended his millionaire lifestyle, arguing that can live in luxury and still fight against poverty – as he called for the collapse of capitalism.