Africa in 2024: A Year of Transformation, Challenges, and Resilience

Posted on Tue 10 December 2024 in Africa • Tagged with Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, Malawi, Zambia, African Union, AU, Gabon, Niger, DRC, Rwanda

Political map of Africa.

As 2024 comes to a close, the African continent continues to showcase its dynamism, resilience, and challenges. From significant political events to economic shifts, here is an in-depth look at the most notable happenings across Africa this year.

1. Political Landscape: Shaping Democracy and Governance

A Year of Elections

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As the 8 billionth person is born, here’s how Africa will shape the future of the planet’s population

Posted on Tue 15 November 2022 in Africa • Tagged with Population, Poverty, Egypt, Nigeria, Ethiopia, UN, Birth rate, Population growth, Polygamy, Tanzania, Contraceptives, fertility rate, DRC

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Akanni Ibukun Akinyemi, Obafemi Awolowo University; Esther William Dungumaro, University of Dar es Salaam, and Jacques Emina, University of Kinshasa

In mid-November 2022 the eight billionth person will be born, according to the United Nations. In its analysis of this milestone, the UN makes two key observations. The …


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