Law & Governance

AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES: ADDRESSING MULTIFACETED VIOLENCE – A CALL FOR ACTION

INTRODUCTION  The African academic world is currently facing a disturbing increase in various forms of violence. What drives this violence? How does it manifest in university environments? And what can be done to bring about a lasting end to it?  Multiple Forms of Violence  African academic institutions grapple with several

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Youth Leadership poster

Shaping the Narrative: The Role of Youth Leadership in Africa’s Evolution

INTRODUCTION  Martin Luther King once said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that.” For Africa, that light must come from its own sons and daughters. Youth leadership in Africa is vital for its development and progress. The continent boasts a young, dynamic population rich in innovation and

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THE LIGHTNING IMPACT OF AFRICAN START-UPS: OPENING UP TO THE WORLD

INTRODUCTION  Africa, a continent experiencing rapid demographic and economic expansion, proves to be fertile ground for the emergence of dynamic start-ups. This entrepreneurial fervour, driven by local talent, hints at a promising future for the African continent. This article highlights the significant and major impact of African start-ups.   An

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A dilemma in the face of Terrorism

Democracy or security: a dilemma in the face of terrorism?

Introduction Since 2010, African countries have been plagued by growing insecurity due to terrorist attacks. Particularly in the Sahel, countries such as Mali and Burkina Faso, with their fragile democracies, have been severely tested. This situation poses a dilemma for these countries: security first, before democracy, or vice versa. For

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The investment gap in strategic sectors in sub-Saharan Africa: An autopsy of an old development anomaly

INTRODUCTION Sixty years after independence, sub-Saharan Africa is struggling to make its contribution to the global economy. According to the World Bank, for about 16% of the world’s population, sub-Saharan Africa accounts for only 3% of world GDP and barely 5.6% of (FDI). One of the causes of this situation

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Children selling drugs

Children as young as 13 sell drugs in Alexandra

Introduction A six-month investigation conducted by the Community Police Forum (CPF) has brought to light disturbing allegations regarding the involvement of children in drug trafficking. The ongoing struggle against the sale of narcotics within local communities has proven to be a challenging endeavour, primarily due to the cunning tactics employed

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Education- Good governance

PROMOTING CHILDREN’S RIGHTS AWARENESS AMONG TEACHERS IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS AND HOMES

Introduction  Most teachers in Africa deal with classroom management coupled with discipline. This is intense when the class size exceeds its maximum limit. UNESCO prescribes a maximum of 60 students per extra-large class. Most teachers run classrooms of over 60 students. This is a result of several government policies that

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