Author: Reputation Poll

Reputation Poll International/ Global Reputation Forum Index offers a comprehensive assessment of governance and policy performance across all 54 African nations. It integrates objective policy implementation data with subjective perception metrics to evaluate how effectively African governments are translating intent into trusted outcomes.Key Continental FindingsA Three-Tier Continent:Leaders (Mauritius, Seychelles, Cabo Verde, Botswana) demonstrate world-classgovernance alignment.Aspirants & Strong Performers (Ghana to Nigeria) show progress but suffer fromperception gaps.Systemic Challengers (Sierra Leone to South Sudan) face structural breakdowns, insecurity, and weak legitimacy.The Trust Gap:The defining governance crisis across Africa is the disconnect between policy delivery and citizen trust. Largest trust gaps: Nigeria,…

A court in Singapore has sentenced an Australian man to nine days in prison for grabbing Hollywood star Ariana Grande at a movie premiere. Johnson Wen, 26, was found guilty of being a public nuisance over the high-profile incident last Thursday at the Asia premiere for Wicked: For Good. Videos posted on social media show Wen jumping the barriers, charging at a visibly shocked Grande and grabbing her shoulders while jumping up and down. The incident sparked outrage in Singapore, where many called for the arrest and deportation of Wen, who has a history of disrupting concerts and celebrity events. Several accused…

Renée Zellweger has called a new statue of Bridget Jones “adorable,” adding: “I think she’s much cuter than me.” The actress was speaking as a new statue celebrating the character she played for more than 20 years was unveiled in London’s Leicester Square on Monday. Bridget Jones was created in 1996 by the author Helen Fielding, and first adapted for the big screen in 2001. The fourth film came out earlier this year. Speaking at the unveiling, Fielding refused to rule out taking her story further, saying you should “never say never”. Zellweger added that everyone can relate to Bridget,…

Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating across South America, and notably, the trend is unfolding largely without Tesla’s presence in many markets. In 2019, Peruvian renewable energy entrepreneur Luis Zwiebach traveled to California to test-drive a Tesla Model 3, since the brand had no official importer in Peru and local import laws were complicated. Determined to own one, he bought a used Model 3 from a private seller in Peru. Charging the car was initially tricky—at one point he improvised a grounding solution using a metal fork to get electricity flowing at a friend’s beach house. Today, buying an EV…

The French energy major announced on Monday that it will purchase a 50% stake in EPH’s flexible power generation business in Western Europe — a move that will more than double TotalEnergies’ net gas-fired electricity capacity. This agreement strengthens TotalEnergies’ strategy to grow as a major integrated electricity provider across Europe. By combining renewable energy with flexible gas-fired generation, the company aims to meet rising power demand, especially from sectors like data centres, while boosting its electricity trading revenues. Under the deal, EPH — controlled by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský — will receive €5.1 billion worth of newly issued TotalEnergies…

In 1994, Rwanda stood at the center of one of the most tragic moments in human history a genocide that claimed over 800,000 lives and left the nation deeply fractured. For many countries, such devastation would take generations to overcome. Yet Rwanda achieved what few thought possible: it transformed itself from a symbol of tragedy into one of the most celebrated success stories on the African continent. Today, Rwanda is widely referred to as “Africa’s turnaround story.” But this shift did not happen by chance. It was the result of intentional leadership, strategic governance, and a deep national commitment to…

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has reportedly warned that she is prepared to implement Trump-style visa bans on several countries as part of a sweeping overhaul of Britain’s immigration system. Mahmood has told officials in Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo that citizens from these nations could be barred from entering the UK unless their governments significantly improve cooperation in taking back illegal migrants and convicted criminals. The Home Office has identified these three countries as the least cooperative when it comes to accepting the return of their nationals. The proposed measures come alongside Mahmood’s announcement that she…

London, UK – 11 July 2025 – The 15th edition of the African Achievers Awards (AAA) took centre stage at the iconic Peers Dining Hall, House of Lords, UK Parliament, uniting a constellation of influential voices from royalty and government to entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and global leadership in a landmark celebration of African excellence, vision, and transformative change. Graciously hosted by Baroness Sandip Verma, Chancellor of the University of Roehampton and respected member of the House of Lords, the event honoured individuals and institutions that are actively shaping Africa’s future through courage, innovation, and service to humanity. The evening opened with…

Reputable Poll International (RPI), in collaboration with the Global Reputation Forum (GRF), has unveiled the prestigious list of the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025. The highly anticipated annual announcement celebrates African leaders, innovators, and changemakers who have made exceptional contributions across diverse sectors, including Business, Governance, Arts, Education, and humanitarian efforts. The 2025 honorees represent the best of Africa, embodying excellence, leadership, and integrity while inspiring progress and positive transformation across the continent. Highlights of the 2025 list include: Sectoral Excellence and Influence and Impact. Sectoral Excellence list includes trailblazers in technology, creative industries, sports, public service, academia, and…

Congratulations are pouring in for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, who have officially welcomed their third child, a baby girl named Rocki Irish Mayers. The news was confirmed through an Instagram post earlier today. Born on September 13, 2025, Rocki continues the couple’s adorable family naming tradition — every member’s name begins with the letter “R.” The pair are already parents to two sons: RZA, aged three, and Riot, aged two. Rihanna first revealed her pregnancy in spectacular fashion during the 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The music and fashion icon turned heads in a black cropped wool…