Aric Jabari

Aric Jabari

  • Joined: April 13, 2024
  • Articles: 144

Multiculturalism’s Policy Against Patriarchal Culture: Women’s Silence and Oppression in Africa

Multiculturalism in Africa refers to the coexistence of diverse cultural, ethnic, and religious groups within a society. In theory, it promotes inclusivity and respect for cultural differences. However, in practice, it can inadvertently uphold patriarchal structures that discriminate against women. Balancing cultural preservation with the enforcement of universal human rights remains a complex challenge. As such, multiculturalism often becomes a tool for the continuation of harmful traditions that oppress women.

Improving Monetary Policy Frameworks in Sub-Saharan Africa

Shallow financial sectors mean policy changes often fail to trickle down to ordinary people. Over 65% of Africans remain unbanked and outside the formal credit system . Dollarisation, especially in Zimbabwe, the DRC, and South Sudan, has corroded domestic monetary authority. In the DRC, over 90% of transactions are in US dollars . Weak data systems make real-time policy adjustments nearly impossible. In many countries, reliable inflation data arrives weeks or months late

A Historic Turn: DR Congo and Rwanda Sign Landmark Declaration of Principles in Washington

In a historic diplomatic breakthrough not seen in over two decades, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda signed a Declaration of Principles on US soil on 25 April 2025, marking a potential turning point in one of Africa’s most protracted and devastating regional conflicts. Hosted by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, D.C., this high-level event has been heralded as the most significant move towards peace between the two nations since the 2002 Pretoria Accord.

Fascist Sovereignties in Modern-Day Africa

Fascism, a word many believe died with Mussolini and Hitler, is far from buried. It lives, breathes, and governs in Africa today – not in name, but in principle, practice, and policy. From the systematic suppression of dissent to the glorification of singular leaders, the continent is gripped by regimes that perpetuate disguised fascist sovereignties

AU: No Civic Education In The Continental Education Strategy For Africa 2016–2025

In its 44-page Continental Education Strategy for Africa 2016–2025 (CESA 16–25), the African Union outlines 12 Strategic Objectives, 7 guiding principles, and dozens of proposed actions—from strengthening STEM to expanding TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training). Nowhere does the document explicitly mandate civic education as a core priority.

Donald Trump’s Tariff Impacts on Private Markets: A Deep-Dive Analysis of Economic Sovereignty, Global Trade, and American Industry Decline

Tariffs, once considered a relic of protectionist pasts, returned with brute force under President Donald J. Trump. With the rise of “America First,” a slogan that evolved into a full-fledged economic doctrine, Trump redrew the lines of international trade. His…