The phrase "light at the end of the tunnel" is a common idiom representing hope, the promise of relief after a long period of difficulty, or the imminent conclusion of a challenging endeavor. It is commonly applied to contexts of prolonged crisis, such as intractable geopolitical conflicts, chronic economic decline, or personal battles with severe illness or depression.

"Eternalism" is a philosophical view that posits that all points in time (past, present, and future) are equally real, suggesting that time is like a dimension similar to space. "Presentisim", on the other hand, posits that only the present moment is real, and that past events and future possibilities do not exist in any meaningful way.

Elitisation refers to the increasing dominance of highly educated elites, foreign NGOs, and academic frameworks in African social justice movements

Expropriation is when a government takes control of privately owned property or assets, often from foreign companies, usually in exchange for compensation. In Africa, a significant share of mines and natural resource industries are owned by foreign companies.

For purposes of the debate opening up means having more than one romantic or sexual partner at the same time, it includes hookups, going on dates with other people, etc. through mutual consent of the long term partner