80 Governance Experts from across Africa Discuss the Latest Developments in the Sector
“Democratic governance in Africa is facing severe headwinds, particularly at the level of supply,” Afrobarometer board chair E. Gyimah-Boadi warned at a conference in Accra. Speaking on “The future Africans want,” Gyimah-Boadi shed light on the aspirations of African citizens as well as challenges and their implications for democratic governance on the continent. Sharing insights […]
More Climate Finance must Reach African Cities Directly
For most city mayors and managers in Africa, the debate about whether climate change is real is a moot topic. A recent World Bank report shows that 70% of greenhouse gases are generated in cities. But cities in low-income countries, including most of Africa, have contributed less than 0.2% of this total to date. So, […]
Families Left Reeling After Terror Attack in Uganda
Distraught families gathered at a mortuary in western Uganda on Sunday for any news of their loved ones after dozens of students were killed in an attack by a rebel group and many others went missing. Officials say at least 41 people, 38 of them students, were massacred at a secondary school in Mpondwe town […]
Harare Raises the Tarrif to Contest the Election
Zimbabwe’s parliament has approved a staggering increase in the fees to be paid by future presidential candidates, from 1,000 to 20,000 US dollars, a decision deemed discriminatory by the opposition. Presidential and parliamentary elections are scheduled for August 23. Candidates in the parliamentary and senatorial elections will have to pay $1,000, compared with just $50 […]
Understanding the Psyche of Kenya’s Cult Members
A Kenyan court has ordered 64 followers of a controversial starvation cult to undergo psychiatric evaluation as they continue to refuse to eat. The followers were charged with attempted suicide on Monday after persistently refusing meals offered to them following their rescue from the Shakahola forest in April. The cult leader, controversial televangelist, Paul Nthenge […]
The Burgeoning Female Rap and Hip-hop Scene in Senegal
For decades, hip-hop in Senegal has challenged marginality and engaged in political critique. The Y’en a Marre (I’m Fed Up) movement was established in 2011 by rappers and journalists to protest against government failures and encourage young people to vote. It was credited with toppling Abdoulaye Wade in the 2012 presidential elections. The country’s hip-hop […]
Women on Principe Island have Discovered Luxury in Trash
Women on the island nation of Sao Tome and Principe are finding creative ways to make a living and protect the environment. They have created a cooperative that turns glass bottles into jewelry. SOURCE: VOA
