Economy
Is Getting a University Education Still Worth It?
The ballooning cost of university tuition, coupled with the growing political divides has led many to conclude that a university degree is no longer worth it
Economy
Kenya’s Anti-Tax Protests Highlight Africa’s Economic Woes
The protests by younger Kenyans against tax hikes highlight Africa's economic woes.
Nigeria
Nigerian workers deserve to earn a living wage.
This week Nigeria has been rocked by labour union strikes across various government sectors demanding higher wages from the government, which are long overdue.
Politics
The DRC is the Biggest Manifestation of Africa’s Resource Curse
A recent coup attempt in the DRC brought to bear much of the burden borne by African nations due to the presence of natural resources.
Economy
Africa Fails Miserably at Providing Young People Opportunities
Every year, thousands of young people are graduating and looking to enter the workforce all over the world. However, an unfortunate reality for those...
Economy
Should African Countries Stop Taking Chinese loans?
For over two decades now, the Chinese government has been providing African governments with large amounts of loans for things such as infrastructures as...
Economy
Are Natural Resources a Blessing or a Curse in Africa?
When you look at the dire economic state of many African countries, it’s almost difficult to believe that so many of our countries are...
Economy
Africa’s Housing CrisisÂ
Often when we hear the term “housing crisis,” it is in reference to mostly developed nations. In many developed nations, especially in Western nations,...
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The Social Media Trap: From One Moral Panic to the Next
Social media keeps turning shocking criminal cases into public spectacles, rewarding outrage and conspiracy over facts or nuance.
My Experience Learning to Take Fiction Seriously
A good fictional story can allow you to experience a world shaped by assumptions very different from your own.
There is Nothing Wrong with Black Hair
Black people should not have to make themselves look less Black in order to be considered respectable
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Freedom of Expression is Vital for Democracy to be Sustained
A Nigerian TikToker found herself being attacked by the government for insulting the President, in a worrying trend for the state of freedom of expression.
Why I started an African Blog
This is the very first article that would enter my blog, so I thought it would be fitting to make a short introduction of myself and my plans for the blog.
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