The economic challenges facing Africa have shifted the continent into a new era of development, amidst crises such as COVID-19 and war-induced inflation, exacerbated by increasing debt and recent conflicts. Rwanda and Ethiopia stand out with ambitious state-led development plans, with Rwanda focusing on a Dubai-style financial hub and Ethiopia on manufacturing and infrastructure. Drawing on modernist development approaches, these countries have incorporated pro-market reforms, private enterprise, and neoliberal policies to drive economic growth and development.
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Zambia’s Stary Mwaba mines the toxic legacy of the Copperbelt’s ‘black mountains’
Stary MwabaZambia's "black mountains," large mining waste heaps, deeply impact artist Stary Mwaba, who reflects on their toxic legacy through his work. His latest exhibition at the Lusaka National Museum portrays the lives of young miners in Kitwe, capturing their struggles and resilience amidst a backdrop of environmental degradation. Want More Context? 🔎
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