The expanding use of private military and security companies in recent years suggests that they may take a leading role as the Ukraine conflict develops
A recent conference demonstrated how eager young women in Sierra Leone were for information, and how helpful it is to receive it
The rescue proposal designed by and for African countries is targeted at ensuring future food security as the continent struggles to procure key agricultural commodities, such as wheat, because of the war in eastern Europe.
The war in Ukraine is accelerating its contraction and history shows that irreversible decline often follows
Boosting human, social and economic development, and good governance, can help to change volatile communities into peaceful ones
Wafcon is the women’s Afcon and the championship final is between two teams that have never won the trophy
Africa, which has millions of people using mobile financial services and a young population who are radical adopters and innovators in everything digital, has huge potential to use next-generation technology for social good.
The country’s shiny new banknotes are only a cosmetic solution to Sierra Leone’s dire economic crisis, say critics
Instead of only focusing on what went wrong, analysing policies that have improved people’s lives helps governments NGOs in other actions
The West seems more fixated on spending on the military rather than addressing the climate catastrophe.
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The continent’s tech must take centre stage and show the world what we have to offer
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo conflict, as well as peacemaking, have become ends in themselves, while the fighting is carried forward by its own momentum
In contrast to developments elsewhere in the world, Melilla has not been mentioned by the South African commentariat, political formations and civil society.
As demand for electric cars rises on the continent, public and private sector investors are lining up a series of charging stations on major highways, entertainment and recreation spots including those outside capital cities
The airline has admitted it imposed a requirement for South Africans flying to Britain and Ireland to fill out a questionnaire issued in Afrikaans “due to the high prevalence of fraudulent South African passports”.
Low vaccination levels and high number of health-compromised populations make the continent a ‘breeding ground for variants’ that pose a global risk
Indigenous peoples know how to conserve biodiversity far better than any so-called experts in the capitalist Global North
Nigerian artist Uzoma Dunkwu has created a platform for children to celebrate, speak about and show the continent’s diverse cultures
There are a number of approaches available to mitigate the effects of this devastating clash
Countries on the continent responded effectively to the virus despite the dire predictions of some in the West
Regional and international insurance giants are tying the knot to grow the market
Africa needs equitable collaborations between researchers from the continent and those from outside the continent
If generations of African youth are to prosper post-pandemic, a fundamental and vital shift in educational context and content is needed
The principles of pacifism, justice and international cooperation could help rebalance the scales of global politics away from racist wars and toward a peaceful future
Peace is unlikely while Rwanda continues to back the M23 militia group that is responsible for much violence across the region
The combination of a population set to double by 2050 and the world’s fastest rate of urbanisation means African cities will face challenges of sustainable growth
One cannot in good faith accuse Russia of soaring inflation and subsequent price hikes, as this is a major problem attributable to the West
The AU lacked a security apparatus of its own and Nato and the West were only too happy to step into the breach
Over the past year, the price of petrol in Sudan has risen by 132%, the steepest increase on the continent. Although economic factors play a role, the country’s generals also have a lot to answer for.
Western media treats Africans as victims, villains or vectors of disease.
Celebrate the African ‘year of nutrition’ by getting stuck into some of the tastiest food the continent can dish up.