NewAfricaPride

Where do we go from here? It’s a simple title with a heavy question , which in context of Dr Martin Luther King’s book, brings more questions than answers. Dr. Martin Luther King’s experiences deepened his convictions to address the war on poverty for all races and creeds in America. His last book, Where Do We Go From Here, addressed many of the issues surrounding the economic realities of many Americans which still persist till this day.  In Mr. King’s words, “The solution to poverty is to abolish it directly by a now widely discussed measure: the guaranteed income. … We are likely to find that the problems of housing and education, instead of preceding the elimination of poverty, will themselves be affected if poverty is first abolished. A host of positive psychological changes inevitably will result from widespread economic security. The dignity of the individual will flourish when the decisions concerning his life are in his hands, when he has the assurance tha...

Introduction Throughout history, the provision of education has come in many forms. From one-room schools to the open-air academies of Plato, both the young and old across the globe have been gifted with great scholars, priceless manuscripts, and vast amounts of knowledge. It is in this endless search for knowledge that we take delight. It is in the incessant pursuit of its fruits that history has been made. Like other regions across the world, this pursuit continues for Africa as its states define themselves amidst new trends in technology and growing populations. It is “all hands on deck” for the continent and its partners. Agenda 2063 will guide the African Union in ensuring that 70 per cent of all high-school graduates are enrolled in higher education and that 70 per cent of those enrolled will graduate in subjects related to sciences and technology. More governments across Africa recognise the need for action. More governments and organisations outside Africa are fu...