THE AFRICAN UNION IS BUILDING A REAL-LIFE WAKANDA The has announced a monumental, multi-billion dollar initiative: to create a real-life . Zimbabwe and Zambia have offered 2,000 and 132 hectares of land respectively around the Victoria Falls area to the AU for the first South African Development Community (SADC) project,
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Angola’s First Diamond Auction
held its very first auction at the end of January, where 35 companies were invited to bid for seven stones. Angola is the world’s fifth largest producer of diamonds, and having an auction like this helps to make the sector more profitable for both the producers and the state. The
The History of the African Union
THE CONCEPT OF AFRICAN UNITY The idea of African Unity, and of an African Union (AU), has a long history – originating perhaps in the pan-Africa movement, which emerged amongst intellectuals and leaders both in Africa and around the world. ‘Pan Africanism’ calls for solidarity between all peoples of African
Chinese Investment in Africa: What is the Economic Impact?
Chinese investment in Africa has increased in the last decade. Ten years ago, China invested $90 million into four production projects. In September 2018, P, the leader of China, announced plans for a further $60 billion in financial support for Africa. The economic impacts have been positive in many areas,
Why is Africa’s population increasing?
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,
Can blockchain boost the income of African farmers?
WHAT IS BLOCKCHAIN? Blockchain is a way of keeping records of financial transactions which allows everyone who has been part of the transaction to see all information about it. WHY MIGHT AFRICAN FARMERS BE UNDERPAID? At the moment, around 65% of Africans work in agriculture. Whilst Africa’s produce is sold
Accountability: the far-reaching impact of corruption
One in five people in Africa have paid bribes to access medical services or to obtain documentation. Widespread corruption creates a culture of impunity, meaning that officials consider themselves above the law. Without a culture of accountability, there can be no progress in human rights. AS ABOVE, SO BELOW A
The importance of celebrating heritage
There has historically been a tendency for Africans to shy away from celebrating their heritage, as a result of decades of imperialism. But now the tide is turning and there are many more examples of people actively celebrating where they come from. The reason why it has historically been difficult
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
Scientific African: what is it and why is it important?
The development of science and research in Africa has taken an important step forward. In April this year, Africa’s first “mega-journal” was launched. Its name is “Scientific African”, and it has the potential to transform how research is done in Africa. WHAT IS SCIENTIFIC AFRICAN? Scientific African is a scientific
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