The Cost Of South Sudan’s Independence
South Sudan’s northern neighbour has itself signed a peace deal aimed at ending 17 years of armed conflict. The talks between Sudan and the main rebel alliance were hosted and mediated by the Juba administration. Many are hoping this is a new beginning for Sudan. Signed at the end of August after months of negotiations, […]
Latest Ruling By Swiss Supreme Court Highlights The Hurdles Some African Women Face In International Sports
By Greg Nott* After many months of deliberation, the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland has refused to set aside a 2019 ruling against Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The CAS ruling had upheld controversial regulations issued by the International Association of Athletics Federations IAAF (now World Athletics). […]
On International Day Of Democracy, The ‘Democratic Experiment’ In Jeopardy
On the International Day of Democracy, results from a multinational survey suggest that sub-Saharan Africa’s young people are startlingly, evenly split – 48% – 48% – divided over whether democracy or stability (economically stable, one-party states) is more important for the future well-being of the continent. The study reveals that political failure and subsequently high […]
The Influential Role Of Policy & Regulatory Frameworks In Driving Youth Entrepreneurship In Africa
It is widely accepted that increased youth entrepreneurship is imperative when it comes to alleviating Africa’s unemployment challenges, as well as driving the continent’s over-arching socio-economic goals. “Future of Work” trends and digitisation have already led to a discernible shift towards more entrepreneurial ventures by youth, and the current global pandemic is further catalysing this […]
