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Arms Control in Africa: A Threat to Human Rights or National Interest?

The African Union’s policies on small arms proliferation across the region have been met with widespread criticism, with accusations of favouritism and concerns over human rights violations. Experts argue that.

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Africa’s Lithium Rush: The Next Oil Boom or Another Resource Curse?

As the world continues to transition from fossil fuels to renewables, the market demand for lithium continues to soar. With its vast lithium deposits, Africa stands at the forefront of.

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Africa’s Brain Drain: The True Cost of Talent Migration

Africa is witnessing an unprecedented exodus of talent, with thousands of its brightest minds leaving the continent in search of better opportunities abroad. This mass migration, often termed “brain drain,”.

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Her Voice in Science: Unpacking STEM Careers for African Women and Girls

February 11 marks the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a day dedicated to recognising the contributions of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and advocating.

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Can Decentralised Finance Reshape the Continent’s Economy?

Africa’s financial revolution is unfolding before our eyes, and at its heart is the rise of cryptocurrency and decentralised finance (DeFi). Across the continent, millions are bypassing traditional banking systems,.

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How Effective Are Africa’s New Generation Leaders?

A wave of younger, supposedly reform-minded leaders has taken charge across the continent, each promising to break away from the past and drive transformative change. This is a defining moment.

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The African Tax Revolt

Taxation in Africa has always been a contentious issue. From the days of colonial tax impositions that sparked revolts to the present-day resistance against aggressive tax policies, the story remains.

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What Are the Odds of Digital Democracy in Africa?

The dream of digital democracy in Africa is like a mirage on the political horizon, tantalising yet elusive. As the world races toward technology-driven governance, Africa finds itself at a.

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Is Africa’s Natural Resources Being Wasted?

Africa is a land of immense natural wealth, boasting over 30% of the world’s mineral reserves, 8% of its natural gas, and 12% of its oil reserves. It is home.

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Ecological Modernisation in Africa’s Oil Industry: A Niger Delta Case Study

The Niger Delta, one of Africa’s most resource-rich regions, accounts for approximately 75% of Nigeria’s foreign exchange earnings and nearly 40% of the country’s GDP. Yet, it remains a paradox.

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