Population, migration, and the social forces reshaping the continent.
As Zimbabwe gears up for the July 2023 election, many youth of voting age have described voting as a waste of time and resources. This voter apathy is contrary to what we have seen in recent elections in other African countries, where youths have been deciding elections. For example, recent
Afrobeats music genre has taken the globe by stardom and its wave is becoming increasingly irresistible. It has become apparent that a number of international acclaimed artists are flocking to blend their tune into the genre- an idea that was not very popular during the 20th century. The genre has
According to the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES), the first eight months of 2022 have seen 13,500 more Tunisian migrants arrive in Italy than there were during the same period in 2021. Tunisia's political and economic problems have been cited as the reason to
Permeating African music markets in a steady yet undeniable fashion and converting sceptics into fanatics, Afrobeats is a genre that is so homegrown that any recreations fall short. The menacing melodies that force one to get up and dance (or sing despite language barriers) are part of a unique recipe
South Africa is set to update its immigration policies and plans to abolish the majority of special visas for foreigners in order to manage an influx of economic migrants. In a recent announcement, Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi stated that a special dispensation allowing Zimbabweans to live and work in
In 1956, about 20 000 women marched to the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against discriminatory pass laws. National Women's Day commemorates the anniversary of the great Women's March of 1956, where women marched to the Union Buildings to protest against carrying passbooks. The day
The increase in Chinese demands for African animals threatens the population of African wildlife. In recent times, attention has shifted from Pangolins and Rhinos, to Donkeys. Due to the high demand for donkeys by the Chinese, poachers have increased their hunting of the animal. The high demand for the animal
Nickelodeon has adapted the Zulu language for its famous children’s animation series, SpongeBob SquarePants. What this means is that South Africans can now enjoy the famous cartoon in an indigenous language. Zulu is the most widely spoken language in South Africa, and social observers believe that the adaptation is
Seeking a new lifestyle and more favourable work opportunities in varied employment sectors, families from South Africa are increasingly putting New Zealand at the top of their list of potential destinations. The popular Oceanic nation is continuing to welcome skilled migrants from overseas, due to a constant demand fuelled by
Monday, June 27 was a remarkable day in history for the Nigerian music industry as Tems, Wizkid, Fireboy DML and Pheelz achieved first-time feats at the prestigious BET Awards Show. Tems, born Temilade Openiyi, was the biggest winner of the night amongst the four, becoming the first African woman to
Moroccan authorities said that 23 migrants were killed, and dozens of migrants and police officers were injured in a “stampede” of people trying to cross into the Spanish North African enclave of Melilla. A spokesperson for the Spanish government’s office in Melilla said about 2,000 people attempted to
A group of fans looking to travel to Ivory Coast (Cote d’Ivoire) to support the Zambia national team were left stranded after their plane faced mechanical issues. They had leased the 120-seater Boeing 737 aircraft at a charge of 275 thousand USD (4.6 million ZMW) from Zambian Regional
Africa's music is not only captivating and simple to fall in love with, but it also spans a wide spectrum of genres and incorporates the finest of the continent's diverse cultures. It'll either make you feel something or get you moving on the dance
The CEO of the Egyptian Space Agency (EgSA), Mohamed el Qousy recently announced that Egypt plans on launching its Space City by the end of 2022. The 123-acre city will be Egypt’s most monumental step towards leveraging space technology for economic advancement and national security. The city – built by
In Africa, it's crucial to distinguish between mental health and mental disease, for patients with mental diseases they require treatment, need love and our support but mental health is for everyone. Currently an estimated 100 million people in Africa suffer from clinical depression. Young people in Africa are
Africa's population is the youngest among other continents with a median age of 19.7 which is relatively lower than the global median age of 30.4. Africa has been known as the youngest population in the world. Almost 60% of Africa's population is under the
