Category: African Politics
Ramaphosa to Make Final Announcement on BELA Act: What’s Next for South Africa’s Education Sector?
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to make a final announcement on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act soon. The BELA Act has been a topic of discussion in South African politics since its passing by Parliament on October 26, 2023, and its assent by the President on September 13, 2024. The BELA Act aims…
Digging Deeper: The Dire impact of illegal Gold Mining on Ghana
The African continent, boasting an impressive 30% of the world’s mineral reserves and 40% of the world’s gold reserves, is plagued by a scourge of illegal mining. The Democratic Republic of Congo solely accounts for an impressive 75% of global cobalt production, the blood from these reservoirs of wealth continues to power our lives, yet…
Mozambique’s Political Crisis: A Global Wake-Up Call for Democracy and Human Rights.
Almost 30 days after the people of Mozambique went to the polls, the promise of democracy remains unfulfilled. What was supposed to be a moment of civic hope has resulted in continued protests against President Filipe Nyusi’s administration Over the years, the nation has already been marked as one that is grappling with economic instability…