Africa Matters

Global Work Hours: A Comparison of Africa and the World

Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Across the globe, working hours vary dramatically, influenced by cultural, economic, and labor factors. Some countries foster environments where shorter work weeks are the norm, while others are characterized by longer working hours. Here’s a look at the African countries with the longest and shortest weekly work hours. Global Work Hour Disparities The International…

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Egypt Tops Africa in Soft Power Influence for 2024

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Egypt has been ranked as the top African country in terms of soft power influence for 2024, according to a report by Business Insider Africa. The country achieved the highest position in Africa and 39th globally, with a soft power score of 44.9 points. South Africa follows in second place among African nations, scoring…

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