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Botswana’s Diamond Dilemma: The Social and Economic Fallout of a Resource-Dependent Economy As Botswana grapples with an unprecedented fiscal crisis, the shimmering allure of diamonds—the cornerstone of the nation’s wealth—has turned into a stark reminder of vulnerability. This dilemma illuminates a larger narrative: the challenges faced by resource-dependent economies in an ever-evolving global market. The Glitter Fade: A Market at a Crossroads Once celebrated as Africa's beacon of prosperity, Botswana now finds itself…

The Biden administration's approach to the Israel-Gaza conflict has stirred unrest among Somali and Muslim Americans nationwide, contributing to Kamala Harris's dip in support normally expected by Democrats. In Minnesota, community organizers dispersed leaflets in mosques and Somali shopping centers, urging folks to consider third-party options, portraying the administration as backing what they termed genocide in the Middle East. Discussions with voters and community figures reveal alternative motivations: nostalgia for a…

The Western European hedgehog—a charming, spiky little creature often spotted in gardens—faces a troubling decline. Increasingly, these nocturnal mammals find themselves navigating perilous roads as their natural habitats shrink due to human encroachment. Today, an updated Red List of Threatened Species was unveiled during the UN's COP16 biodiversity summit in Cali, Colombia. This new listing has tragically lowered the hedgehog’s conservation status from "least concern" to "near threatened." This shift indicates a growing…

In the Central African Republic, the World Bank released its annual report on Monday, November 30. In 2019, growth slowed slightly to 3.1%, but remained good compared with the countries in the region. However, the outlook for 2020 is much worse ... The World Bank predicts zero or even negative growth of up to 1.2% for 2020. as…

For the financial year 2021, the government intends to intensify the fight against corruption and embezzlement of public funds while promoting the tax culture in order to replenish the treasury and finance public policy. DRC: Prime Minister Sylvestre Ilunga Ilunkamba talks about the 2021 budget Pascal Mulegwa .