AFRICA
AUSTRALIA
SOUTH AFRICA
Tyra Gravesande, Senior Reporter
Politics: Just when we think America is the only country to have Immigration controversy, South Africa emerges into the same issues as they debate on expelling immigrants due to the circling opinions that they bring crime and increase the unemployment ratings.
Economics: It goes to show that women empowerment is in full swing, as South Africa’s economy can boost up to a billion if women start their own businesses. Approximately 26% of women who agree to very likely to starting their own business would derive over 975,000 in jobs.
Culture: Unity and equality will always trump negativity, as South Africa raises their country flag high and start the #IAMTHEFLAG Campaign! Starting this campaign was aimed to eliminate the negative discourse about South Africa as a whole, and to bring the citizens of the country together.
AUSTRALIA
Lucy Arundell, Reporter
Politics: A recent survey by the ABC demonstrates young Australians distrust of politicians and the political system.
Economics: Australia's slow wage growth is set to become an election issue, particularly for the Labour party.
Culture: Eastern Australia has been hard hit by drought, but schools and working to keep the kids happy.
ALGERIA
Fatima Yousuf, Editor-in-Chief
Politics: Sub-Saharan African immigrants seeking refuge in Algeria from their war-torn and impoverished nations have met resistance from the Algerian government as a part of mass campaigns to expel migrants.
Economics: The Algerian government has chosen to lift its ban on hundreds of imports and instead place heavy tariff duties as a means of increasing domestic production while staying involved in international trade. However, economists claim that these heavy duties could cause inflation and limit access to other international goods.
Culture: Many high profile cultural events in Algeria were recently targeted by Islamist protests claiming that the money used to fund these "illicit" and "immoral" events ought to used for the public good.