Tag: African development
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🇬🇷 A Warning from the North: Greece’s School Closures Highlight a Deepening Demographic Crisis
A stark sign hangs on the gates of over 750 schools across Greece. It’s not a notice for the summer holidays, but a permanent closure. The reason? A profound lack of children. This move, shuttering nearly 5% of the country’s educational institutions, is the latest and most visible symptom of a demographic disaster unfolding in…
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🇯🇵 Beyond Aid: Japan Makes Strategic Play for Africa’s Future at TICAD 9
For decades, the narrative of foreign engagement in Africa has been dominated by a few key players. But at the recent 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), Japan made a powerful statement: it is not just present but is prepared to be a major, long-term development partner for the continent, offering a distinct…
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Congolese Authorities Arrest Chinese Nationals Smuggling Gold and Cash in South Kivu
Congolese security forces made a significant arrest on Saturday, January 5, 2025, when three Chinese nationals were apprehended with 12 gold bars and $800,000 in cash in Walungu territory, South Kivu Province, near the Rwandan border. According to reports from 7 Sur 7, the individuals were traveling in an SUV when they were intercepted by…
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Unmasking the Strategies Behind Africa’s Poverty and Underdevelopment
Many have wondered why Africa remains poor and underdeveloped decades after the end of colonialism. The answer lies not in a lack of potential, resources, or ambition but in systemic strategies employed by Western powers to maintain control over the continent. These strategies, while less overt than colonial rule, are no less insidious in ensuring…
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🇲🇿 ExxonMobil’s Rovuma LNG Project: What It Means for Mozambique and Pan-African Prosperity
Mozambique is once again at the center of global energy discussions as ExxonMobil, the US energy giant, prepares to restart work on its monumental Rovuma liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the northern province of Cabo Delgado. This multibillion-dollar initiative has been hailed as a transformative venture with the potential to redefine Mozambique’s economy and…
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Forging Africa’s Future: Pan-African Ideals and the African Union’s Path Ahead
In the grand theater of history, few movements have carried the weight of dreams and aspirations like Pan-Africanism. From the embers of colonial oppression to the modern-day march toward a unified continent, this ideology has shaped Africa’s narrative with an indomitable spirit of liberation, self-determination, and unity. Its resonance is most profoundly felt in the…
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Apple Faces Lawsuit Over Allegations of Exploiting Illegally Mined Minerals from Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a nation rich in natural resources yet plagued by the systemic exploitation of its mineral wealth, has taken a bold step in the global arena by filing a lawsuit against Apple Inc., the world’s most valuable company. The claim centers on accusations that Apple has indirectly profited from the…
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Italy’s Mattei Plan Seeks to Strengthen Africa Ties with Energy, Development, and Migration Initiatives
Italy’s recent developments in Africa revolve largely around the unveiling of the “Mattei Plan,” an ambitious strategy spearheaded by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to foster cooperative ties between Italy and African nations. Named after Enrico Mattei, the founder of the Italian energy company Eni, the plan emphasizes energy collaboration, investments in agriculture, health, and…
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