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Global calls for youthful leaders and youth participation in national politics have hit a brick wall across all continents. The older leaders are very reluctant to pave way for the young ones. The African continent is infamous for some of the world’s oldest active Presidents. Most African leaders are
The African continent has been characterised with an exponential upsurge in the rate of rural-urban migration. Modernity and the desire to take up roles for poverty alleviation have necessitated the exodus of rural dwellers into cities in search of a better life. This has in turn piled pressure on resources
Education in Africa is a major challenge for many young people. It is expensive, and many students do not have the opportunity to attend school. In addition, there are limited resources available to support students. In many African countries, the cost of higher education is prohibitive for many students, and
According to a new report by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), the top ten annual list of neglected crises is made up completely of African countries for the first time. The criteria for inclusion in the list are a lack of finance, media attention, and international political and diplomatic initiatives.
Political offices in Africa are highly sought after, and many politicians have declared that it is a ‘do-or-die’ battle to be the president of a country. There is a reason for this – and it is not the determination to help the people or offer good representation. To be a political
Infrastructural development is a priority for many countries in Africa. Some nations have been heavily investing in the construction of roads, which is the major mode of transportation. Highways and interchanges, for instance, have come in handy in enhancing connectivity. 1. Kampala-Entebbe Express Highway This is the most expensive highway
Nigeria is known for many things: its large population, energetic Afrobeat music, strong vibrant culture and so much more – some of which are negative. However, many might not think of Nigeria as a place to be a tourist, even though it very well is. Nigeria, with its huge territory, changing
Any progressive state wanting to safeguard its boundaries and interests requires a powerful armed force. Only a few African countries are still lacking in terms of having a disciplined army. Some African countries are outperforming developed countries in terms of military spending in 2022. Global Fire Power (GFP) is a
The evolution of the role of NGOs in Africa means that their role in “development” represents a continuity of the work of their precursors, the missionaries and voluntary organizations that cooperated in Europe’s colonization and control of Africa. Today their work contributes marginally to the relief of poverty but
Films are an important aspect of African culture, and there have been a number of fine movies produced across the continent over the years. While certain African countries have more thriving film industries than others, we believe there are theatrical classics all around Africa. In this article, we look at
Africa is the second-most popular continent in the world, and a wide range of languages can be found in the African continent with a total population of about 1.34 billion people. Among the many wide ranges of languages spoken in Africa, English is one of them and there are
Africa is home to dozens of National game parks and game reserves, every last one of them having something unique to offer whether large mammals, big fish, trekking gorillas and chimpanzees or bird watching. For first time visitors wondering where to go and what activities to do while visiting these
The global climate has now become increasingly favourable to the growth of startups. CB insights reports that there are 1,087 unicorn – billion-dollar – startups in the world as of April, 2022. US and China dominate the list, both accounting for over 67% of the world’s unicorn startups. In recent
Africa is a continent endowed with an abundance of human capital and resources like crude oil and gold that drive the global economy. But despite this huge wealth, the majority of the inhabitants of the continent are suffering and live below the poverty line. However, it is a different story
Countries on the African continent have economies and currencies that are performing at different levels. Some countries have currencies that are strong enough to compete with the US dollar, while others have severely weak currencies. Several factors influence the strength of a country's currency and these factors include
Africa is the world's second-largest continent and is home to some of the world's most beautiful attractions. Its 54 mainland and island countries each have their own history, heritage, and culture, which adds to the fascination of traveling across the continent. Curious travelers are rewarded with
