The world’s population is increasing dramatically each year. With 1.2 billion inhabitants, Africa contributes massively to this population increase. The reason for this increasing population lies in two factors: birth rate and death rate. Due to improvements in medicine, Africa’s death rate is decreasing and people are living longer! However,
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Balancing victim’s interests and an open judiciary – a look at the Omotoso trial
100 cases of sexual violence are reported every day in South Africa. Hundreds more remain unreported. This week, the trial of Timothy Omotoso, accused of rape, has been broadcast on live television. This is the first rape trial to be broadcast and has attracted widespread attention and criticism. Those who
What is the Rule of Law?
The Rule of Law is a complex concept subject to fierce academic debate. In the field of development, however, it has become an all-encompassing label for good things. This simplification is unfortunate, because there is no such thing as ‘good law’. For example, a law can be clear but violate
Free university tuition announced in Liberia
The president of Liberia, George Weah, announced a revolutionary change on 24 October. He declared that tuition will be free for all undergraduates in Liberian public universities. An undergraduate is a student at university who has not yet obtained their first degree. President Weah made the announcement during a speech
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Africa’s first elected female leader
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, known as Liberia’s ‘Iron Lady’, was the first woman to be elected as a head of state for an African country. She has been involved in politics in Liberia since 1971, and has had a wide ranging influence on the political situation there. Sirleaf comes from a
Muhammadu Buhari: Where is the War Against Indiscipline now?
Muhammadu Buhari is the elected president of Nigeria, but younger people may not know that he also led the country in 1983 after taking control in a military coup. Buhari’s first period in charge was famous around the world; in particular, for his War Against Indiscipline, which was a series
Nigeria 2019: a preview
Next February Nigerians will go to the polls in what promises to be one of the most interesting elections in recent times. The current President Muhammadu Buhari of the All People’s Congress faces tough challenges from a variety of candidates. This includes Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
Term limits and why they are beneficial
Following a round of elections, the elected president can rule until the end of their term, which is usually four to seven years long in Sub-Saharan Africa. Having term limits refers to limiting how many times a person can serve as president. This policy has been beneficial to many countries
How can youth voter registration be encouraged?
In Sub-Saharan Africa, the youth population (defined as those between 18-24) represents a larger than average proportion of the population. In the continent as a whole, Africa has 200 million people in this age category. It is the only region in the world where the youth population is actively increasing
Presidential polls: what is a two-round system?
As of November 2018, six presidential elections have taken place in Africa. Of these, only one (Cameroon) elected its president by First-Past-the-Post, a simple system where the candidate with the most votes is elected. The other five (Sierra Leone, Egypt, Mali, Zimbabwe, and Madagascar) have all used a system that
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