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BWIRE: We extol one beautiful Africa but endure another

We have two Africas: one aspiring to inclusion in conference halls, another bleeding on the streets.

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by VERA BWIRE

News02 November 2025 - 09:19
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Cameroon President Paul Biya and candidate of Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement casts his ballot at a polling station in Yaounde, Cameroon, on October 12 /XINHUA

Sometimes I feel as if we have a parallel continent. While beautiful, uplifting and optimistic forums are discussing very pertinent issues, especially on how to involve the youth, including governments, partners, youth leaders and all the relevant players in the region.

On the other hand, we endure endless political strain and conflict in the continent, which are getting more and more embarrassing by day, with particular focus on recent turbulent elections, upcoming elections and the current hanging economies of our countries.

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