Every girl on this planet has to face some or the other difficulty put forth by other humans who coexist reminding her of how unfair and disadvantageous her position can be in society. One such horrifying experience is that of genital mutilation. It’s an extremely gender-based traditional practice that a
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UNDERSTANDING MALI’S TRANSITION OF POWER
Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, unfortunately, found himself facing the wrong end of the gun barrel and was compelled to resign as officers from the higher echelons of the armed forces initiated a coup on the morning of August 18th. What started with a few gunshots at the army barracks outside the
SOUTH AFRICA: A BRIEF INTRODUCTION
South Africa, the southernmost nation on the African mainland, known for its varied topography, natural beauty, cultural diversity, all of which have made the nation a destination for travellers to spend vacations, since the lawful closure of politically sanctioned racial segregation. South Africa is situated great may miles far off from
AFRICA’S CAPABILITY TO MAINTAIN ECONOMIC STABILITY IN THE FACE OF ADVERSITY
The economic lagging of Africa in the global market can be easily seen through the major gap between its contribution to the world’s population (17%) and the world’s GDP (3%). The failure to optimally use the continent’s existing resources contributes to the gap. Unless the massive growth opportunities and risks
KUWAIT EXPATRIATE BILL AND ITS IMPACT ON INDIAN IMMIGRANTS: GULF-INDIA RELATIONS
Historically, India shares economic ties with the Arabian peninsula, especially with the gulf regions alongside its eastern shores. The maritime trade route between the Indus valley civilization and civilization of Dilmun, located on the island of Bahrain and adjacent to the shore of Saudi Arabia was the first such route
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN AFRICA: AN OVERVIEW
Africa’s slow progress can be a cause of concern for prospective investors. However, investing in the emerging sectors will long-term benefits to those willing to wait. Strong demographics, rising sectors and abundant resources are some of the long-term growth opportunities. Strive Masiyiwa, chairman of the pan-African company Econet Group, remarked:
LOCUST ATTACK: THE WORST LOCUST ATTACK IN 27 YEARS
Plagues of Locust have devasted societies since the Pharaohs led ancient Egypt, and they still wreak havoc today. Locust has been despised and revered throughout history. Coming from the family of grasshoppers, these insects’ silhouette enormous swarms spreading across regions, devouring crops and leaving serious agricultural damage in their wake.