{"id":22867,"date":"2024-04-23T11:24:15","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T11:24:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.biografrica.com\/?p=22867"},"modified":"2024-11-24T14:32:40","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T14:32:40","slug":"african-depression-unusual-causes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.biografrica.com\/african-depression-unusual-causes\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look at Africa’s Highest Depression Rates (With a Twist)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let’s be real: depression is no laughing matter. But a little lightheartedness never hurt anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So we’ll be looking at the reasons the following African countries, Tunisia, Libya, Morocco, Gabon, and South Africa, are topping the list of African countries with the highest depression rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the Wisevoter report<\/a>, Tunisia <\/a>ranks within the top five worldwide alongside Greece, Spain, Portugal, and Palestine, with a staggering depression rate ranging from 6.52% to 5.75%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite Tunisia\u2019s vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning landscapes, the country appears to be the reigning king of gloom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may be the country’s debt situation<\/a>. We hear Tunisia is facing a heavy public debt repayment plan in 2024, which amounts to about 12.3 billion dinars. An increase of 40% compared with 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s no wonder the country is feeling low in the spirits. But we want to assure every Tunisian that the Lord will provide, Insha Allah<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the second most depressed African country Libya<\/a>, we get it. After a disappointing 1-1 draw against Equatorial Guinea<\/a> in a crucial AFCON qualifier match, Libya was left floundering at the bottom of Group J with just four points, dashing their hopes of a place in the prestigious continental tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With their inability to qualify for the AFCON<\/a>, until perhaps 2025, it’s not hard to see why the country\u2019s mood might be a bit blue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALSO READ: Depression in Law Students<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Morocco <\/a>might be the land of the High Atlas Mountains and the beautiful Legzira beach, but it\u2019s also the land of persistent drought. We’re aware that this often leads to an increase in food prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lack of affordable bread and tagines seems to be driving everyone a bit crazy when you think about it. Don’t quote me though!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabon <\/a>occupied the fourth position on the list of African countries with the highest depression rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabon might boast a high per capita income that would make other African nations green with envy, but the country\u2019s income inequality is enough to make you say hmm…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, many Gabonese are left wondering if they’ll ever have a slice of the national cake. This class divide is enough to put a frown on even the most optimistic face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s easy to see why South Africa<\/a> made the list. Thanks to their Nigerian neighbours, the country’s Amapiano <\/a>music scene is going through a bit of an identity crisis. The genre, known for its high-energy beats and soulful rhythms, was once a source of pride for South Africans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But now. Nigerian artists have been swooping in and dominating the charts with their smooth and catchy Amapiano songs. Remember Asake and Olamide earned a Grammy nomination last year for their hit song titled Amapiano<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s enough to make any self-respecting South African feel disheartened. But a bottle of South Africa’s famous Amarula should ease the pain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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