The African Development Bank calls for urgent action to address Africa’s mounting debt crisis, urging for faster debt resolution, favorable lending terms, and increased investment to prevent a lost decade of economic growth.
Victor Adetimilehin
Victor Adetimilehin
Victor Adetimilehin, widely known as Vic’Adex, is a celebrated global arts in medicine fellow and a staunch ambassador for religious tolerance. Beyond his institutional affiliations, Victor is an incredibly passionate and award-winning spoken word artiste, most notably recognized for his stirring poem, "men not gods." A fervent supporter of pan-Africanism, he actively champions and bolsters Nigerian creative hubs, fostering an environment of artistic growth and cultural exchange. Victor's dedication to the arts and peace advocacy positions him as a vital influencer in bridging cultural gaps.
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Nigeria’s government is proposing a significant increase in fuel subsidies for 2024, despite President Bola Tinubu’s earlier pledge to eliminate them. This policy shift outlined in a draft document has raised concerns about the country’s economic direction.
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Amidst charges of corruption, South Africa’s Zizi Kodwa resigns, shaking the political landscape and casting doubts on the ANC’s leadership.
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South Africa’s ANC, after losing its majority, is negotiating potential coalitions to continue governing, facing choices that could reshape its political landscape.
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Uganda’s LGBTQ+ community faces a disturbing rise in human rights violations following the enactment of the Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) in May 2023. A report by Convening for Equality (CFE) documents over 1,250 rights violations in the last nine months, including torture, arbitrary arrests, and evictions. The international community has condemned the AHA and imposed sanctions on Uganda, but the core of the law remains intact, leaving the LGBTQ+ community in a climate of fear and persecution.
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Egypt’s economic outlook is shifting towards optimism, with predictions of a significant growth spurt in the next fiscal year. The country’s efforts to address foreign currency shortages appear to be paying off, paving the way for a potential economic rebound.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa faces intense scrutiny as the ANC likely loses majority for the first time in three decades, signaling a major political shift in South Africa.
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Initial results from South Africa’s elections indicate a potential shift in power, with the ANC losing majority and the rise of the DA and MK reshaping future governance.
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South Africans participate in a historic election, with the ANC facing its most significant challenge since the end of apartheid.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges an end to the Sudan conflict and discusses humanitarian access with General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.