Lazarus Chakwera’s post-election honeymoon did not last long
The Ugandan opposition leader believes he is best-placed to lead an opposition coalition
Ibrahim Magu’s arrest by the secret police was a surprise — but also not surprising
July 9 marks nine years since South Sudan became independent. But the promise of that independence has yet to be realised
Campaigners urge Zimbabweans to unfollow the president on Twitter
Research on 3 916 ministers in 23 African countries shows that cabinets are representative and that leaders select members to reduce internal threats from challengers
The prolific interdisciplinary scholar who worked on the periphery and challenged Eurocentrism also drew attention to the El Niño phenomenon and global warming concerns in Victorian times
The warning signs couldn’t be clearer that we need to act now to prevent millions dying from starvation
In his new book of his time in the Trump White House, former US National Security Adviser John Bolton shares Trump’s very few thoughts on Africa
After learning from Côte D’Ivoire’s ASEC Mimosas, the Paradou AC academy is revolutionising football in Algeria — and doing it barefoot
Tired of being arrested and beaten up at protests, young activists tried something different and it worked
We need to dismantle the unequal systems we have upheld in Africa. Divesting from missionary tours is a good place to start
High-stakes choices today, transforming education for tomorrow. Covid-19 must be used as a catalyst to strengthen health and education
Polls suggest widespread dissatisfaction with the administration of President Peter Mutharika
Although the overall rate of conflict has remained steady in Africa during the past 10 weeks of the pandemic, the nature of this is changing in subtle but significant ways
In a few weeks, when the rainy season arrives, water will finally begin to flow into the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Expect regional tensions to rise along with the water level
The pandemic has transformed the way we live, attend school and do our work, and our cities must change accordingly
The world has a chance to improve the lives of women, especially those living in Africa
That many of the continent’s flags contain a similar colour scheme is deliberate by design
Burundi’s president was a cruel and tyrannical leader under whom no one was safe, not even schoolchildren
As Africa mourns George Floyd, we must look in the mirror and address police brutality on our own continent
Martyr or cheat? A decade later, we’re still frothing at mouth as we argue about that game
The singer recalls her time with Stevie Wonder at Festac, as well as her escape from an explosion
COMMENT The world is going through unprecedented challenges caused by a novel, rapidly transmitted coronavirus. Experts predict difficult times ahead with shrinking economies, loss of life and livelihoods and some structural changes — a new normal. Change is afoot in Africa as governments work tirelessly to identify their most vulnerable citizens for emergency disbursements. Banks, […]
The multifaceted and complex issues facing the continent can only be tackled effectively together
The continent’s interconnectedness is what will be its catalyst for recovery
The methods that work in Western nations rarely translate into African contexts
New undersea cables will massively increase bandwidth to the continent
Discerning leadership is critical in the time of Covid-19 and John Magufuli’s decisions — or lack thereof — have put Tanzanians at greater risk
Collaborating with other universities will assist in dealing with diseases and other social issues that know no borders
Covid-19 has a much different effect on the continent than it does elsewhere
Guinea’s response to the coronavirus has exacerbated the country’s existing fault lines