‘Nigeria kills its people. Nigeria has always killed its people.’
Lesotho has been used as a microcosm in this article to reflect how the foreign policy has affected Africa
“They say people disappear, young men with dreadlocked hair, with tattoos, or even just carrying a laptop in a backpack,” writes Elnathan John in a reflective essay about Nigeria.
Too many laws and customs in too many African countries still treat women as minors
It is imperative that we train healthcare workers and participate in continent-wide collaboration
The AfCFTA is set to be implemented at the same time as the globe tackles post-Covid-19 recovery. Deeping continental integration can help to boost economies, particularly if stemming illicit financial flows is prioritised
Africans should know by now that they can’t depend on leaders and should rather learn to do it themselves
The United States has never been shy to pass judgment on African elections. What does it look like when Africa passes judgment on America’s chaotic vote?
Sixteen bullets and 27 operations later, Tanzania’s main opposition leader has recovered from a brutal assassination attempt – and is now in the middle of an even bigger fight
Having missed the chance to form a coalition, a so-called ‘endorsement’ may be the next-best step
Too often, governments talk the talk on gender equality, but fail to walk the walk
Sometimes, the best foreign policy might be not to get involved at all
Dumped by their employers, and then stranded by their governments, African workers in Lebanon just want to go home. But it’s not that simple
China is becoming the preferred destination for countries such as Ghana and Nigeria
In just three weeks, Saniniu Laizer uncovered the three largest tanzanite gemstones in history – earning himself more than $5-million. Who is he and how did he do it?
Remembering Patson Dzamara, the Zimbabwean activist who never stopped searching for his brother
The global polio eradication initiative, involving governments, the World Health Organisation and other institutions, was launched in 1988. It took three decades of immunising children to eradicate the poliovirus on the continent
For breakaway territories, quasi-states and would-be secessionists, diplomacy is hard – but not impossible
COMMENT: As the US and China battle for global domination, Africa must stand firm, charting its own course
Almost 70% of the world’s maternal deaths happen in Africa. Now there’s coronavirus — and with poor prenatal and postnatal care on the continent, expectant mothers and children under five are even more vulnerable.
Zimbabwe called its coup a military-assisted transition to sidestep sanctions. Mali is doing the same. But failing to call power grabs by their name makes it harder to defend democracy
COMMENT: For all Bobi Wine’s evident popularity, it remains to be seen if he can build a political machine capable of posing a serious threat to Uganda’s president
The “Covid-19 Kairos” has provided governments with the opportunity to leverage the pandemic to create comprehensive sustainable economic development policies for all Africans
The Standard Bank’s Wealth Report for Africa for 2020 shows that the continent’s wealthiest individuals worry about what impact volatile political environments will have on their wealth
Pick your battles. Be careful who you sleep with. And learn to accept defeat
Bioeconomy — using renewable biological resources — will allow Africa to transform its systems and create a viable economic future, global warming
Emmerson Mnangagwa has accused ‘dark forces’ of destabilising the country
The lack of detailed information on extreme heat impacts hinders disaster response and preparedness.
Telemedicine in Africa is currently limited by the availability of basic infrastructure, but, considering the lack of doctors in rural areas, it is a vital component in addressing the continent’s healthcare needs
Podcasting in Africa has experienced a slow uptake, but there are active pockets of users in some countries — and huge potential to grow the market of makers and listeners
A study shows that the social messaging platform is both emancipatory and destructive, particularly during election campaigns
Amid the headwinds created by the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s time the Aloe ferox, which survives in dry, harsh conditions, is nurtured — but the options are limited