Debates surrounding Africa’s economic development have spanned the field of development economics for decades. Different approaches and metrics have been used to explain the economic failures of these countries. This article argues that most metrics used to analyze African development pathways fail to address the underlying challenges and issues that need to be resolved.
In July 2024, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda agreed to a ceasefire. This fragile step toward peace underscored the need for a sustainable resolution after decades of conflict, as the humanitarian situation continues to worsen. But does peace have a chance to succeed?
From Madrid to Ohio. From peace to mass shootings. An overview of this week’s news and how they affect our world.
Youth support for the democracy project has been waning over the years evidenced by voter apathy. It is therefore incumbent upon governments and other stakeholders to maximise civic tech tools to influence and attract this demography to vote or compete for political office, as part of the measures to strengthen democracy in the SADC region.
