Across Africa, activism in the form of people power has been dominating headlines as a result of some major victories against entrenched interests. Technology and the convening power of the internet has played a major role in this. Africa seems to be at a developmental crossroads. This panel seeks to examine the lessons of the
Seeking a connection to a higher purpose is said to be innate to human beings, but many young people are choosing belief systems that are very different from the paths taken by previous generations. People talk about spirituality but what does it really mean? And where does this leave the increasing number of nonbelievers? Are
Those who have enjoyed access to political power continue to top the list of ‘Richest Africans.’ Some describe it as further evidence of the total erosion of meritocratic ideals. Unstable economies and disabling policies are forcing many young African entrepreneurs to seek greener pastures. What will the fall-out be? Is there a way to reverse
We all desire to love and be loved. For romantic relationships, sex forms a core part of expressing this emotion. While love is spoken about openly and with cheerful longing, a culture of shame, misplaced ideals of purity and religious adherence have clouded the conversation around healthy sexual desires and interactions. The result? Abuse, bodily
Like feminism, the subject of gender is hotly debated on the African continent. In some countries, there is new legislation which accommodate LGBTQI+ rights, but in other, there has been a backward trajectory. Many hold the view that gender is the meeting point of intersectional feminism and LGBTQI+ movements. This panel will examine the evolution
