Ghana’s commemorative campaign the ‘Year of Return’ that targeted African Americans and the diaspora wishing to trace their ancestry and make pilgrimages to their countries of origin, has brought a marked rise in the country’s marketability.
Politics and Society
Politics and Society We asked Nigerian students about transactional sex on campus
Family structure and family support are protective factors against transactional sex among adolescents and young adults.
Politics and Society West Africa to abandon CFA franc and adopt single currency – the Eco
Eight West African countries have agreed to change the name of their common currency to the Eco, finally cutting ties with the CFA franc. The Eco will still be pegged to The euro but the rule that member states keep 50 percent of reserves with French treasury will be removed.
Politics and Society African countries with the highest percentage of women business owners
Mastercard’s annual Index of Women in Entrepreneurs (MIWE) provides invaluable insights into the progress and achievements of women in business and brings to the forefront the broad set of variables propelling the fast rate of female entrepreneurship globally.
Politics and Society Rwanda: President Kagame says he’s unlikely to seek a fourth term
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has said he is unlikely to contest for a fourth term. If President Kagame who won 98 percent of the vote in the 2017 presidential polls decides against contesting the next elections, the decision could significantly shake Rwanda’s political landscape, which has been dominated by the ruling party.
Politics and Society Why Kenya is failing to integrate technology into secondary schools
Integrating technology into schools involves understanding the dynamic relationship between technology, how it’s used in the classroom and the content of the curriculum.
Politics and Society Algeria to Hong Kong: protests, crackdowns and concessions
Citizens are using unorthodox ways to ensure their voices are being heard.
Politics and Society Gabon given access to EU airspace after 11 years
Gabonese airlines have been removed from the European Union Air Safety blacklist after 11 years. The country was withdrawn from the list following its “improvements in aviation safety”.
Politics and Society Magufuli is driving Tanzania further from human rights
The president is denying his people recourse to the African Court at a time they need it most.