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Further South African unrest disrupts Gen Z schooling
Chaos in South Africa as former president Zuma begins his prison sentence is affecting the lives and education of young people across the country. Last Friday, South Africa saw large scale disruption after former president Zuma began his 15 month prison sentence. Zuma was handed the jail term on June 29th by the Constitutional Court for refusing to appear at an inquiry into corruption during his time in office. He...
How the pandemic has heightened FGM cases in Africa
Coronavirus has weakened current attempts to eradicate FGM practices in Africa, though work is still continuing to diminish its impact and prevalence. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a practice recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights of girls and women. In Africa, the practice remains common, despite being criminalized in many countries. The pandemic has also thwarted efforts to curb cases of FGM and crack down on illegal...
Will Ethiopia’s elections resolve its ongoing crisis?
Ethiopia is undergoing civil war as its elections draw to a close. Could a change in power help to alleviate the crisis that is damaging its northern regions? On Monday, 21st June, Ethiopian voters headed to the polls to choose their national and regional representatives, with nationally-elected Members of Parliaments then selecting the Prime Minister. The elections were meant to be held last year in August but were delayed due...
Our rundown of Africa’s biggest Gen Z social media stars
Wondering who’s blowing up TikTok in Africa? We’ve got all the information on the key content creators that are making waves across social media right now. Social media platforms have changed the livelihoods of so many people all over the world, radically altering how we define success and popularity. Content creation has seen perhaps the biggest shift since the birth of online connectivity. Anyone (if they get lucky with the algorithm)...
Nigeria’s security nightmare continues to cause national havoc
Violent Islamic group Boko Haram has maintained a presence in the north of Nigeria despite government efforts to control unrest. It continues to disrupt civilian safety and educational opportunities. Nigeria has seen a recent spike in violent activity in the north-east as a result of militant Islamist group Boko Haram. Over 100 attacks have already occurred this year, with many more dead and injured as a result. The group’s name,...
How Dinder National Park highlights Africa’s conservation struggles
Humans and local wildlife continue to battle for land in Sudan’s Dinder National Park, contributing to a complex and widespread issue with African conservation. In most African nations, wildlife makes up a huge percentage of the economy and brings in substantial amounts of tourism. Over the last few decades, Africa as a continent has stepped up its protection of wildlife and is now at the forefront of conservation. This increased...
