insert_link Africa Inflation in Nigeria is still climbing while it has slowed globally: here’s why By Stephen Onyeiwu, Allegheny College Just as Nigerians were gradually digging out from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, they were hit by high inflation. The Nigerian economy contracted by 6.1% at the peak of COVID in the second quarter of 2020. Unemployment rate rose from 27% in the second quarter of 2020 to 33% in the fourth quarter of the same year. The World Bank estimated […] today14 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Namibia’s Youthful Demographic Challenges: Population Hits Three Million Alex Shimuafeni, the statistician general of the Namibia Statistics Agency, has disclosed that Namibia's population has reached three million, with a significant portion of 2.1 million being young individuals. This demographic trend is anticipated to perpetuate issues such as youth unemployment, poverty, and inequality, according to experts. The data unveiled an increase in the country's population from 2.1 million in 2011 to three million in 2023. Statistics indicate that 71.1% […] today14 March, 2024
insert_link World How Haiti became a failed state By Nicolas Forsans, University of Essex The US military started airlifting embassy staff out of Haiti overnight as the Caribbean island descends further into chaos. Rival gangs have joined forces to overrun the country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, in an attempt to force the resignation of the acting president, Ariel Henry. The gang leader behind the violence, Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier, has warned there will be a “civil war that […] today11 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia National budget leaves Geingob’s wishes for the elderly as just wishes The announcement made by Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi during the tabling of the national budget for 2024/25 has dimmed the hopes of many Namibians. Moreover- that of the elderly. This is according to activist Rinaani Musutua. Activist Rosa Namises also weighed in. today29 February, 2024
insert_link Videos Brazil pushes for stronger representation of developing nations as G20 FM meeting opens Foreign ministers of the G20 gathered Wednesday (Feb. 21) in Rio de Janeiro to discuss poverty, the climate crisis and heightened global tensions. Brazil which took on the annual presidency of the bloc, laid out its priorities. It notably pushed for stronger representation of developing nations in global governance institutions and multilateral banks. “Brazil's presidency of the G20 focuses on three main priorities: The fight against hunger, poverty and inequality; […] today22 February, 2024
insert_link Africa Lagos: drugs, firearms and youth unemployment are creating a lethal cocktail in Nigeria’s commercial capital By Adewumi I. Badiora, Olabisi Onabanjo University Lagos is the most populous city in Africa and a regional economic giant, having west Africa’s busiest seaport. It is the centre of commercial and economic activities in Nigeria. The city’s population is estimated to be 20 million people. The existence of informal settlements makes it difficult to come up with a more precise number. Lagos has grown rapidly since […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link Africa China’s demand for Africa’s donkeys is rising. Why it’s time to control the trade Women walk with their donkeys in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. Buena Vista Images/GettyImages Lauren Johnston, South African Institute of International Affairs In recent years, there’s been a huge, rising demand for donkey hides in China, where they are used to make an ancient health-related product called ejiao. Ejiao is made from collagen that’s been extracted from donkey hides mixed with herbs and other ingredients to create medicinal and health consumer products. […] today20 February, 2024
insert_link Africa African Development Bank warns of social unrest in Nigeria The African Development Bank, ADB says rising prices of food and petrol could lead to social unrest in the country. today19 February, 2024
insert_link Africa Slums and guns in Bamako: what’s driving the illegal weapon trade in Mali’s capital city By Oluwole Ojewale, Institute for Security Studies As west Africa urbanises, many cities have become interconnected through trade, travel and technology, and crime has increased in complexity and scope. The proliferation of arms in west African cities, especially in the aftermath of conflicts in Libya (2011) and Mali (2012), has added to these challenges in Bamako, Mali’s capital. In 2018, the Small Arms Survey estimated that roughly […] today19 February, 2024
