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Fragmenting Societies

Stat: Economic anxiety outranks politics across sub-Saharan Africa

Economic wellbeing is now the leading concern for people across sub-Saharan Africa, with nearly a quarter ranking it as their country’s biggest national issue, according to a recent Gallup survey reported by Semafor.

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Travel & Hospitality

Stat: Uganda targets £4bn tourism revenue by 2028

Uganda aims to boost its tourism sector, setting a goal of attracting 3.5m visitors annually by 2028, generating some £4bn ($5.2bn, €4.8bn) in revenue.

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Sustainability

Stat: Africa is the world’s fastest urbanising region

Africa is on the brink of an urban revolution, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s African Cities 2035 report.

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Fashion

South Africa’s Luxury Surge

LS:N Global sits down with Style Rotate brand director Georgina Bennett to explore the rise of South African luxury fashion, local designer acclaim on the global scene and emerging opportunities in Johannesburg and Cape Town.

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Culture & Media

Rolling Stone Africa launched with Afrobeat legend on the cover

Rolling Stone magazine has launched Rolling Stone Africa, marking a significant expansion of the publication’s legacy of celebrating ground-breaking artists and cultural moments.

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Marketing & Branding

Balmain joins forces with African artists for the Lion King anniversary

In celebration of The Lion King’s 30th anniversary and the upcoming release of Mufasa: The Lion King, Disney and Balmain have teamed up to create a limited-edition collection.

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Fashion

Moving African Fashion Forward

Fashion business consultant Ramata Diallo sits down with LS:N Global to unpack what’s new and next for the African fashion industry.

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Fashion

The Download: Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2024

Cutting through the chaos and overwhelming nature of fashion month, we distil the key insights from Paris Fashion Week.

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Fragmenting Societies

Emerging Youth: Nigeria

Scarred by years of social unrest and a cost of living crisis, Nigerian Gen Z are split between hopes of creativity in local music and film and a generational exodus.