Social media fueling political activism across Africa
In Africa, where open anti-government demonstrations are shrinking due to increased clampdown from those in authorities, many activists are turning to social media as alternative means to protest against oppressive governments. The recent arrest and imprisonment of Dr. Stella Nyanzi, a renowned Ugandan lecturer and feminist has sparked widespread outrage over the use of social […]
Why Africa Is Losing Its Fight Against Corruption
Last week, Africa marked its annual Anti-Corruption Day in commemoration of efforts to stem the tide of corruption in the continent, but the bleak atmosphere that characterized this year’s celebration, like other years, suggests nothing is worth celebrating, with corruption fighting back from all angles. July 11, 2019, marked another Anti-Corruption Day across African countries. […]
Nigeria’s deadly farmer-herders crisis deepens humanitarian, Economic Woes
In Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, deadly clashes between pastoralists (herders) majorly from the north and farmers in the south have left many dead, and thousands displaced. Last week, Nigerian government announced plans to begin its proposed Ruga settlement, a prototype of cattle colony, an earlier initiative, suggested by the government last year to address the […]
Ethiopia’s coup failure unmasks Africa’s ingrained ethnic division problem
Ethiopia’s recently foiled coup attempt despite Abiy Ahmed’s reforms shows how deeply-rooted ethnic patriotism is killing Africa and stagnating the continent’s quest for meaningful development. On June 23, Ethiopia was rattled by a ferocious coup attempt. The coup attempt was reportedly spearheaded by a local security Chief, General Asaminew Tsige, who had attempted similar mission […]
Lagos: Nigeria’s Economic Hub And A Hell-Hole For The Poor
Nigeria’s rural-urban figures are swelling at the tick of every second, stretching the population strength of urban cities, like Lagos, notching up the cost of living and making life miserable for the poor residents. About 6 pm on a cool evening, a group of children within the age range of 10-12 years packed themselves along […]
Africa And The Unending Migrant Crisis
Biting economy, conflicts, bad government policies, food crisis among other factors are driving many Africans off the shores of the continent, with the majority of migrants often risking their lives in search of greener pastures in Europe and other parts of the world. two weeks ago, about 65 migrants reportedly died after their boat capsized […]
DR Congo: Violence, Distrust And The Stalling Fight Against Ebola
Statistics of casualties arising from Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo are startling. Africa’s failure to overcome the outbreak so far has seen it evolve into the second-deadliest in recorded history, trailing an epidemic between 2013-2016 that killed about 11,300 people in West Africa as it surged through Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. On Saturday, DR Congo’s […]
Fears Hold Sway In Africa Over Worsening Climate Change Disasters
Climate change disasters continue to ravage parts of Africa. Caracal Reports had in its recent reports examined the extent of the havoc wreck by a deadly Cyclone Idai on Mozambique, Zimbabwe and other neighboring countries on March 14th – killing about 900 people – and the need to intensify efforts against worsening atmospheric conditions in the affected regions. […]
No End In Sight As Africa Grapples With Aftermath Of Deadly Cyclone Idai
On Monday, Mozambique’s Land and Environment Minister Celso Correia said the number of people in makeshift camps after a powerful cyclone Idai in Mozambique has risen by 18,000 to 128,000 but the death toll remains roughly unchanged at 447. “The loss of lives remains the same as yesterday,” Correia said. “The number of people saved […]
Nigeria 2019: Buhari Wins As Atiku Rejects Poll Results
President Muhammadu Buhari has emerged winner of Nigeria’s 2019 presidential elections. The country’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission announced the election results on Wednesday morning. According to the election results released by the commission, Buhari of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) polled a total of 15, 191, 847 votes to defeat his […]