Tag: violence

Borders, Ethnicity, and Tension: Rethinking Colonial Legacies in Africa’s Conflict Zones

The modern map of Africa is a product of colonialism—a grid of lines drawn not by native leaders, but by European powers who partitioned the continent during the Berlin Conference of 1884–1885. These borders, arbitrarily created without consideration for the ethnic, cultural, or linguistic realities on the ground, continue to haunt Africa today. They are […]

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Africa’s Struggle for Sovereignty: The History of Africa’s Independence and Democratic Struggles

Crisis of African Nations Northern Africa Algeria – Algerian Civil War (1991–2002), Black Decade (Islamist insurgency) Egypt – Arab Spring protests (2011), Military coup (2013) Libya – Civil War (2011), Second Civil War (2014–2020) Morocco/Western Sahara – Western Sahara Conflict (1975–present) Sudan – Darfur Genocide (2003–present), Sudanese Revolution (2018–2019), 2023 Sudan Civil War Tunisia – […]

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What Makes Europe Appear More Peaceful Than Africa and How We Can Learn From It

Peace and stability are essential elements for the growth and development of any society. The perceived disparity in peace levels between Europe and Africa has been a topic of discussion for decades. While Europe is often viewed as a more peaceful continent, Africa struggles with political instability, poverty, and conflict. This article explores the reasons […]

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Economic Development: How Violence Sets a Country Back

Peaceful living is more than just an absence of conflict. It represents a state of harmony, balance, and mutual respect within society. In today’s fast-paced world, embracing peaceful living can transform society in profound ways. What Is Peaceful Living? Peaceful living refers to a lifestyle where individuals and communities prioritize harmony, compassion, and mindfulness. It […]

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How Peaceful Living Transforms Society: 10 Powerful Ways to a Better World

Peaceful living is more than just an absence of conflict. It represents a state of harmony, balance, and mutual respect within society. In today’s fast-paced world, embracing peaceful living can transform society in profound ways. What Is Peaceful Living? Peaceful living refers to a lifestyle where individuals and communities prioritize harmony, compassion, and mindfulness. It […]

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Sports as a tool for Peace in Africa

Many people believe that Peace in Africa can only be created through treaty making and diplomacy but little effort is directed towards sports in search for peace, sport has been underestimated and not seen as a factor in the peacemaking process as various groups of people are engaging in sports activities to create peace. Sport […]

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Conflict! Is Still the Biggest Challenge in Africa

Why is Conflict Is Still the Biggest Challenge in Africa? Africa is the only continent where corruption is on the alarming state. Africa is the only continent where corruption is on the alarming state. In fact, so persistent is this phenomenon in the region that it has been labelled the ‘Cancer of democracy’ which is […]

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