Etietop Akpabio
Economy
Many of Africa’s Youth Are Graduating Into Unemployment
I recall a time, during my bachelor's studies, I was on campus with a close friend of mine, and we were just sitting around and talking. From our vantage point, we could see a large number of students going...
Economy
Africa is Being Held Back by Corruption
“Africa is not poor, its resources are just being mismanaged” is a quote that has been repeated by African leaders and world leaders alike for a long time now. The abundance of natural resources all over the African continent...
Democracy
Why Africa’s Youth Aren’t Interested in Politics
Africa is the youngest continent in the world, however, much of Africa's political class is still dominated by older generations. Despite making up the majority of the population, younger Africans tend to just not be very politically engaged. Despite younger...
Economy
The harrowing Journeys of Africans Seeking Better Lives Abroad
Over the last decade numerous people from Africa making the dangerous trip across the Mediterranean Sea in search of a bettter life in Europe.
Media
Africa’s journalists must be protected
One thing I have consistently heard from many Africans, without fail, is that Africa is often portrayed extremely negatively by “the media.” When these discussions are often had, it is typically referring to Western media, especially. Now, I would...
Democracy
Has “Democracy” been effective in Africa?
Nearly all African countries have been independent for many decades at this point. Following independence, many of our countries did not experience democratic governance in the aftermath of decolonization, primarily due to factors such as civil wars, ethnic violence,...
Media
The Significance of Kai Cenat’s trip to Makoko
Recently, the popular Twitch streamer, Kai Cenat, made a visit to Nigeria. Over the course of a couple of days during his stay, the social media star moved around Lagos, visiting different areas, trying different local foods, etc. He...
Media
Africa’s media must improve, if we are to see real change on the continent
Since high school, I've been aware that my passion lies in journalism. I dedicated countless hours daily to immersing myself in media material covering government politics, political ideologies, history, as well as societal and cultural conflicts. I knew that...
Culture
Addressing Homophobia in Africa: The Dilemma faced by Western Countries
A constant point of contention between Western nations and African nations has reared its ugly head again after the Ghanaian parliament passed a new anti-LGBTQ bill. This creates a dilemma for western nations who wish to push back against...
Economy
South Africa Could be Paradise, but it isn’t. Here’s why.
I have spent the majority of my life within Southern Africa, therefore as a result, I have always seen the influence South Africa has over many Southern African Nations. Due to the sheer size of the South African economy,...
About Me
Etietop Akpabio is a Nigerian Blogger and Journalist at the Sahel Post, as well as the host of the African Podcast 'Africa PolitiCast.' With a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Namibia, he is dedicated to providing insightful commentary and analysis on African affairs.
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