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Jan 16, 2025 | 
thebulrushes.com | Kevin Mofokeng
Looking back on 2024, I am filled with gratitude for the incredible opportunities and milestones that helped shape my journey as a storyteller, writer, and advocate for change. It was a year of learning, growth, and a deepened commitment to impactful storytelling. The first quarter of the year saw me completing the Oxford School of Climate Change by Oxford Climate Society, an experience that greatly enhanced my understanding of the global climate crisis and its solutions.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
democracyinafrica.org | John Taden |Daniel Banini |Kingsley Agormor |Kevin Mofokeng
Ghanaian elections have become much more challenging for politicians. In the past they have often been characterised as nothing more than an ethnic headcount. But since the 2008 presidential and parliamentary elections, there’s been a growing share of swing voters. We discovered this trend in a study, which corroborates others.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
t.ly | John Taden |Daniel Banini |Kingsley Agormor |Kevin Mofokeng
Ghanaian elections have become much more challenging for politicians. In the past they have often been characterised as nothing more than an ethnic headcount. But since the 2008 presidential and parliamentary elections, there’s been a growing share of swing voters. We discovered this trend in a study, which corroborates others.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
modernghana.com | Kevin Mofokeng
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Nov 2, 2024 | 
thebulrushes.com | Kevin Mofokeng
The sun has risen on a new Botswana. For the first time in 58 years, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has seen its dominance wane dramatically, securing only four seats in Parliament. This seismic shift is nothing short of historic: the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has claimed victory with 36 seats, while the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) follows with 14, the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) with 6, and one independent candidate holds a seat.
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Oct 29, 2024 | 
thebulrushes.com | Kevin Mofokeng
As Botswana prepares for its general elections tomorrow, the nation stands at a critical juncture. The past five years under the administration of President Mokgweetsi Masisi have been defined by economic mismanagement, rising national debt, and widespread disillusionment.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
africanliberty.org | Favour Adeboye |Mustapha Lawal |Kevin Mofokeng
On March 14, 2024, rural women from communities in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria expressed concerns over women’s low inclusion in politics. The women lamented neglect and financial constraints as problems in assessing political and leadership positions. The outcome of the 2023 general elections is evidence of low women’s political leadership representation.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
africanliberty.org | Favour Adeboye |Mustapha Lawal |Kevin Mofokeng
Across Africa, the percentage of female entrepreneurs remains low, highlighting a critical gap in the continent’s entrepreneurship landscape. A 2024 global gender gap report by the World Economic Forum revealed that economies in Sub-Saharan Africa have just a 9.4 percent gender parity score, as opposed to countries like Iceland and Finland, which have 93.5 percent and 87.5 percent, respectively.
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Aug 2, 2024 | 
thebulrushes.com | Kevin Mofokeng
At the end of July, Botswana’s Parliament was presented with a controversial bill amending the Presidents (Pensions and Retirement Benefits) Act. The bill, which extends lavish benefits to the families of former presidents, is a disheartening display of self-serving governance at a time when the nation is grappling with severe economic and social challenges.
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
thebulrushes.com | Kevin Mofokeng
The recent events in Kenya underscore the formidable power of citizen activism and the necessity of responsive governance. President William Ruto’s decision to withdraw a controversial finance bill after widespread protests illustrates how public outcry can shape policy, even when the government initially resists. Kenya’s 2024 finance bill sought to raise $2.7 billion by increasing taxes across the board, aiming to address budget deficits and reduce reliance on borrowing.
