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Economic Opportunity

flyingtaxi
November 26th, 2020
Morris Mbetsa: Actualisng the dream of Africa’s first flying taxi
topic:Innovation
by:Bob Koigi
Morris Mbetsa is an innovation enthusiast who since childhood believed in the unrivaled power of tech to address some very pressing problems.
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youth africa
November 23rd, 2020
African youth should be at the heart of the continent’s decision making organs
topic:Human Rights
by:Bob Koigi
Africa has been betting on the youth dividend to propel the continent to prosperity.
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africa_tribe
November 17th, 2020
Embracing artificial intelligence to preserve dying languages
topic:Indigenous people
by:Bob Koigi
Language is pivotal in the areas of human rights protection, good governance and peace building. But every two weeks, a minority language dies.
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Tanzania
November 11th, 2020
The Solar Mamas lighting Zanzibar streets and homes
topic:Renewables
by:Bob Koigi
Residents in Tanzania have for years struggled with access to reliable energy, with 50 per cent of the population being locked out of the national grid.
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women climate change
November 09th, 2020
The gender agenda in the climate change debate
topic:Climate Change
by:Bob Koigi
Over the years the conversation on the adverse impacts of climate change on women has gained momentum.
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berlin-crane
October 09th, 2020
Another one bites the dust
topic:Economic Inclusion
by:Gurmeet Singh
Berlin was once a city of squats. It’s now officially the city of investors.
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galleon-pirate
October 05th, 2020
The return of piracy
topic:Transparency and Corruption
by:Bob Koigi
In recent years, the world has experienced a lull in maritime piracy that once gripped the Indian Ocean waters costing the global economy $ billions.
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african_wildlife_products
September 24th, 2020
Californian Bill Seeking To Ban Wildlife Products Suffers Setback
topic:Hunting & Poaching
by:Cyril Zenda
California may become first American state to ban the import of African wildlife products, spelling doom for the controversial trophy hunting industry.
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Colèchi7176
September 18th, 2020
What if fashion operated like food chains?
topic:Economic Inclusion
by:Tina Wetshi
org:Colèchi
Franchising international fashion brands could help reduce the harm of the fashion industry and empower local communities.
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Colèchi8148
September 11th, 2020
Disrupting capitalist patterns and hierarchies in fashion through co-learning
topic:Economic Inclusion
by:Tina Wetshi
Through a method of co-learning, Colèchi seeks to tackle the capitalistic nature of the fashion world and render it more just and communal.
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bitcoin
September 09th, 2020
Russian bitcoin miners could face seven years in jail
topic:Economic Opportunity
by:Igor Serebryany
Conducting operations with bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies could result in a prison term if a draft by the Russian Finance ministry becomes approved.
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Call me Neguinho_Woman © Selim Harbi
September 01st, 2020
Breaking through the narrative of slavery
topic:Arts
by:Murat Suner
Call me Neguinho, directed and written by Selim Harbi and produced by FairPlanet, won Best Documentary at the 2020 Accra Indie Filmfest.
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Afgahnistan_tech
August 26th, 2020
All-female Afghan Robotics Team aims to change how people think about their country
topic:Innovation
by:Shadi Khan Saif
Afghanistan should be known for science and technology, starting with back-to-back low-cost technological inventions for public welfare.
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palestine_queer
August 17th, 2020
Queer Palestinians speak out: “If I return, they’ll shoot me in the leg”
topic:LGBT Rights
by:Tomer Aldubi
Queer Palestinians are stuck in limbo, facing death threats at home and homelessness and neglect in Israel, where they are denied proper asylum.
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IMG_2618 (1)
July 30th, 2020
Trafficking and abuse in the fishing industry
topic:Human Trafficking
by:FairPlanet Editorial Team
“It was 3:30am when I jumped. There were two possible outcomes – we would escape, or we would be killed..."
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Students start a drone outside the African Drone and Data Academy. © Hope Chilunga
July 29th, 2020
Africa’s first drone academy inspires tech for development revolution
topic:Innovation
by:Bob Koigi
A growing number of young Africans are leading a tech revolution with modern and homegrown solutions geared towards addressing local challenges.
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