Tag: politics
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Addressing Africa’s Brain Drain: Solutions and Challenges
The exodus of skilled professionals and researchers from the continent of Africa to Western countries for better paying jobs is becoming a major political and economic issue. A recent report released by the Pollution Research Group in South Africa shows that “brain drain” is costing the continent $4 billion annually. Brain drain has also nurtured…
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Reforming the African Union: Steps Toward Relevance
The African Union was formed with the intended purpose of promoting peace, security and consolidating democracy on the continent. In other words, the purpose of the AU is to help secure Africa’s burgeoning democracy, human rights and a sustainable economy. It is an intergovernmental organization consisting of fifty-three African nations. The formation of the African…
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Africa’s Economic Future: Investment Trends and Strategic Alliances
More than a century after the Berlin Conference when Africa was carved up by major European powers, it appears a new scramble for the continent is underway-this time for a share of the continent’s enticing economic opportunities. Investment interest in Africa is at an all time high, global business leaders are discussing how the continent…
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