In South Africa, the government gives impoverished black mothers a monthly grant of R250 (€26) for each child they have. This grant, also referred to as baby grant, drives many young girls to early pregnancy. In some instances, the young mothers cash in the money, but leave their babies in the care of their own mothers.
By Anne Mireille Mbiacob Nzouankeu - 10 August 2010 - Text
Cameroon’s participation in the 2010 FIFA World Cup helped many traders increase their turnover. The sale of sports gadgets skyrocketed and tenants of licensed premises were satisfied with the influx of customers.
By Anne Mireille Mbiacob Nzouankeu - 14 July 2010 - Text
From 1958 to 1992, South Africa was suspended from international soccer by FIFA, as a sanction against the prevailing racial segregation in the country. Black populations in country nevertheless played the game and used the discipline in the sport to circumvent association bans enforced by the white minority, as well as to maintain ties with militants in exile.
By Anne Mireille Mbiacob Nzouankeu - 28 June 2010 - Africa United, Race, reconciliation and xenophobia, Text
In six World Cup appearances, the Indomitable Lions were knocked out in the first round five times, their only good performance being in 1990.
By Anne Mireille Mbiacob Nzouankeu - 26 June 2010 - Text
On June 9, thousands of football fans filled the streets of Johannesburg in support of their national team, Bafana Bafana. The event, which was engineered by the government, offered an opportunity for people from different cultural, social, and academic backgrounds to unite in a countrywide celebration of the upcoming soccer spectacle.
By Anne Mireille Mbiacob Nzouankeu - 12 June 2010 - Fans, fun and football, Photo, Text
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