How is the ongoing crisis in Burundi affecting Gen Z?
The ongoing political crisis in Burundi is weaking the country’s economy and negatively impacting the lives of young people. Child labour, trafficking, high illiteracy, early pregnancy, and teenage marriage are all major problems in an already unstable climate. Burundi is one of the poorest countries in the world. The...
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Nigeria bans use of foreign models in advertising
Despite a population of 200 million, Nigeria has historically relied on foreign faces in advertising. A new ban on white and non-Nigerian models is a big step in representation, but will it work? When you think of Nigeria, you don’t tend to imagine white models and actors with British accents....
Study finds only half of Gen Z exclusively attracted to opposite sex
Stonewall’s latest report has uncovered a ‘profound sea-change in the identity and orientation’ of young Brits, more of whom than ever before now consider themselves to be part of the LGBTQ+ community. According to new research conducted by Stonewall and polling company Ipsos Mori, only half of Gen Zers in...
Opinion – Why I have deeply mixed feelings on the Queen’s death
On the one hand, Queen Elizabeth II was a constant presence in my life, a figurehead with which my understanding of British identity and history was shaped. On the other, her monarchy represents a colonial era of exploitation and human atrocity that shouldn’t be ignored. Queen Elizabeth II died...
EU Commission to axe laws protecting fossil fuel investments
The Energy Charter Treaty has hampered the ability of governments to impose climate policies for years. As we speak, however, the European Commission is reportedly redrafting the treaty to ensure its 52 nations are phasing out fossil fuels. As the world aims to transition to more renewable forms of energy,...
Is America ready for green sector growth?
California is in a bit of a pickle. A week after it announced it will ban the sale of petrol-reliant vehicles by 2035, the state has asked its citizens to stop charging their electric cars on account of the grid reaching near-capacity. With the Pacific Ocean to its left and...
Understanding the gold mining problem in Eastern DRC
In Eastern DRC, thousands of children and families have been displaced by the resurgence of M23 rebels. Community clashes over gold has left some dead and hundreds of children currently work at gold mines. Since the beginning of this year, violence has steadily escalated in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. It has caused tension across the country. Different armed groups are specifically targeting gold mines. The ensuing...
Two Gen Z candidates win in Kenyan general election
In Kenya’s recent general elections, two Gen Zers aged 21 and 24 have been voted as Member of County Assembly and County Woman Representative respectively. They will represent issues affecting their constituents in both county and national assemblies. Many Gen Zers were involved in Kenya’s general election this year. Having a voice on political panels and influencing important decision making remains difficult for young people, especially in government. For years, young people...
When will we take women’s football seriously?
Despite the win that England scored last month, the government has refused to give girls equal access to football in school PE lessons. When will we give women the equal chance to bring football home? Though I call myself a feminist, I was guilty of paying far more attention to the men’s Euros in 2021 than this year’s female tournament, only watching a couple of matches this summer. It’s not because...
Electric motorcycles gain traction in Benin
In Benin’s capital city, Cotonou, motorcycle taxi drivers are switching to electric vehicles to reduce air pollution and promote sustainable green urban transport. In Africa, motorcycles are largely the vehicle of choice as they’re quick, convenient, and cheap. More than 250,000 motorcycle taxi drivers reside in Benin’s capital city of Cotonou and this number is rising as more young people move in for employment purposes. Due to low employment opportunities, many of...
