Opinion

Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) University of Johannesburg, South Africa The Trump era marked a seismic shift in U.S. trade policy, where tariffs became tools of political assertion rather than mere economic instruments. Far from being a technocratic adjustment, the imposition of trade barriers unfolded as a bold narrative of nationalism, strategic […]

Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) University of Johannesburg, South Africa Introduction   For over two decades, Africa has been hailed as the world’s next economic powerhouse, with sub-Saharan economies growing at an impressive 5% annually between 2000 and 2014 (World Bank, 2023). Yet, the continent remains trapped in a paradox, rising but never

Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) University of Johannesburg, South Africa. Introduction   Nelson Mandela’s 1994 inauguration ignited hope for a reborn “rainbow nation,” pledging justice, equality, and economic transformation. Yet, three decades later, South Africa remains the world’s most unequal society, with a staggering Gini coefficient of 0.63, unemployment soaring above 32%, and

Author: Mr. Peter Yawson Asuming Teaser This article explores the pivotal role of self-awareness, a core dimension of emotional intelligence (EI), in enhancing mental and physical health outcomes. Grounded in contemporary neurobiological research and bolstered by longitudinal case studies, we argue that self-awareness serves as the keystone of EI, modulating stress responses, improving emotional regulation,

Ms. Fatima Baba Mohammed Research Fellow, DevAfrica Institute Introduction With the coming of globalization, the nature of work keeps experiencing major changes. Geographical obstacles are no longer a limitation for career opportunities due to the increasing rise of remote work. This change offers a distinct chance for Africa, a region with an increasing youth demographic and a developing digital economy.

Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) University of Johannesburg, South Africa Introduction The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has brought about a new era of economic growth and development in Africa. This ambitious initiative seeks to create a single market for goods and services, facilitate the free movement of

Dr. Lucy Anning Centre for Africa-China Studies University of Johannesburg. Does marriage turn men into focused go-getters or complacent couch potatoes? The evidence is strikingly paradoxical as most research, like the study of Shiri et al. (2024), suggests that married men earn 20% more on average than their single counterparts, yet 1 in 3 of these studies

Officer Samuel Darko (DSI) Ghana Immigration Service Introduction Ghana\’s security and justice administration serve as pillars in upholding stability and ensuring the safety of its citizens amidst a myriad of threats (Mensah, Mensah and Opoku, 2023), including the ever-present spectres of violent extremism and terrorism. Chapter Two of Ghana\’s National Security Strategy 2020 meticulously delineates

Mercy Olajumoke Akinloye Senior Research Fellow DevAfrica Institute Introduction: Another Summit, Another Set of Promises? The 38th African Union (AU) Summit, held on February 15–16, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, focused on the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations” (African Union, 2025) ​This year’s summit addressed the long-standing demand for

ABOAGYE DUAH BOATEMAA (Ms.) Masters of Public Health & Registered General Nurse Definition of STDs and Infertility  Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites, transmitted primarily through sexual contact with an infected individual. Common STDs such as Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis are known to significantly impact reproductive health