Getting to AFCON is too Difficult or Expensive for many Africans
On the opening day, thousands of supporters flooded the streets of Abidjan to the town of Ebimpé. But the stadiums, where all the action is, are mostly empty, and not for the first time. revious tournaments in Ghana, Angola, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Cameroon have had the same story. Some matches, especially those […]
7 of Africa’s Richest Men hold a Collective Wealth Exceeding that of the the Poorest Half of the Continent’s Population
In Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, Dangote owns more wealth than the bottom half of Nigerians (109 million people). Dangote and Abdulsamad Rabiu, the country’s second richest man, have increased their fortunes by 29 per cent since 2020 while the bottom 99 per cent have become poorer. Similarly, the combined wealth of South African billionaires has […]
The Impact of Natural Disasters on Wildlife
Gorongosa protects 3,674km² of savanna ecosystem. Much of the park’s wildlife was decimated by the Mozambican Civil War (1977-1992). Since then, scientists have studied the recovery of wildlife populations and changes in the park ecosystem. When it comes to natural hazards, scientists think that traits such as body size, dispersal ability and habitat preference may […]
The Sad Tale of Dakar’s Long Hann Bay Beach
Once considered one of the most beautiful coves in all of Africa, the former idyllic stretch of fine sand around 20km (12 miles) long, adjacent to the port of Dakar, has become the dumping ground for an increasing population and ever-expanding industry. Most of Senegal’s manufacturing industry is located along the bay and discharges its […]
