London — Demographers say the first members of Generation Beta are being born this month, following on the heels of Millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha. VOA spoke with African futurists on what they think will define the lives of the continent’s Gen B’ers, from AI to better life expectancy and economic growth. Labels like […]
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While the incoming US President is expected to be tough on SA, his wider Africa policy is less clear. United States (US) President Donald Trump’s likely Africa team is not looking favourable to South Africa. How it might impact the rest of the continent though, is more ambiguous. There is broad consensus among Washington insiders
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The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. If Africa can find the confidence to take sentiment out of the equation and make a business pitch that makes sense, this could well be a very profitable and peaceful four years
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African countries face a conundrum. On the one hand they need to develop economically and industrially. On the other they must also meet their commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions globally. This risks a conflict between climate mitigation ambitions and Africa’s development agenda. There are 45 nations on the United Nations’ global list of “Least
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The latest WESP 2025 says targeted investments, inclusive governance, and enhanced regional collaboration will support the continent’s long-term development goals Africa is poised for modest economic growth in 2025, with recovery driven by major economies such as Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa, according to the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025 report released by the
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When was the last time a film changed the way you saw the world? Or the way you behaved? Miners Shot Down (2014) countered mainstream media narratives to reveal how striking mine workers were gunned down by police at Marikana in South Africa. Black Fish (2013) made US theme park SeaWorld’s stock prices plummet. And
Air pollution has an alarming effect on global health. In 2019, it was responsible for 4.2 million global deaths. Inhaling air pollution harms health in many different ways beyond simply having effects on the lungs. Over 70% of air pollution deaths are due to cardiovascular diseases – diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such
Deep-sea mining may not be on the official agenda next week at the World Economic Forum in Davos (January 20-24), but restoring public trust in international cooperation is. Perhaps the most significant commitment African and European leaders can make here to restore trust in their ability to solve complicated problems, and one that safeguards our
Washington DC — Every year, January 20 is celebrated as Martin Luther King Jr. Day. He was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement who fought for equality and justice, especially for Black people, through peaceful protests and powerful speeches. The day is observed annually on the third Monday of January, close to his birthday
Kathmandu, Nepal — The last few weeks of 2024 were a disappointment for those who strongly believed that planet Earth is in need of bold actions. First, there were the frustration stemming from what could be defined at minimum as unconvincing outcomes of both COP 16 on Biodiversity and COP 29 on Climate. Then all
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