The world cannot afford ‘safe havens’ in which the virus can thrive and evolve and threaten us all
Following in Fela’s footsteps, Femi and Made Kuti continue the family legacy with their new album
The booming, lucrative and often illicit trade in sea cucumbers, seahorses and fish maws threatens species and coastal communities
‘The only thing they want is for us to sing the praises of President Kagame,’ said Kizito Mihigo, in one of the last interviews before his death.
In exclusive interviews, former officials explain what has gone wrong and why the United States keeps making the same mistakes
The continental body has thrown its weight behind calls to improve access to Covid-19 vaccines
As China and the West battle it out for control of Africa’s physical and virtual digital infrastructure, the continent needs to assert its own voice
When it comes to engagement with Africa, the United States has lost ground to China, Russia, Turkey, and the Gulf States. That’s why the new Biden administration needs new policies for the continent, writes Gregory Meeks, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the US Congress
Militias have increased in numbers and strength, and now outnumber state security forces by four to one
A democratic administration is likely to revert to the US’s default position on global affairs, which doesn’t leave much for Africa to celebrate
Several African governments have published plans to establish smart cities, including Cairo, Johannesburg, Kigali and Nairobi. They require the most advanced technologies available
The two countries have rolled out China’s Sinopharm vaccine, but data issues are likely to keep some countries from doing the same
The new US administration has an interest and much expertise in Africa. But given the scale of the priorities the administration faces, Africa must not expect to feature too prominently
The 46th president of the United States is ushering in a new foreign policy based on multilateralism
What his supporters and assorted right-wingers will do now in a climate that is less friendly to them is anyone’s guess
The Mail & Guardian spoke to Somalis about their relatives who disappeared after signing up for military training and fear they may have been killed
COMMENT: Trump’s attacks on democracy grab the headlines, but the real story is one of democratic resilience
After being praised for their handling of the pandemic, African countries must now confront the economic fallout – even as they grapple with existing political and security challenges
The Ethiopian government has created its own ‘fact-checking’ unit — and it is not the only government to do so.
After missing the global HIV/Aids targets, new benchmarks that put people at the centre, especially those most at risk, need to be set
There are signs that the continent’s population is relaxing risk-reducing measures (masks, physical distancing, washing hands), which could push 40-million people into extreme poverty
Are RFIs a viable model for aiding Africa’s economic development?
Are RFIs a viable model for aiding Africa’s economic development?
The findings have wide relevance, from learning more about African history and migration to specific variants of people’s health
A new book examines the great flourishing of photography across the African continent
The pandemic has reminded us of interconnectedness and that we need to see the world from various perspectives, especially in case studies
A respected and robust United States — with all of our flaws, mistakes and missteps — can be good for the defence of democracy, not least in Africa
As the conflict between the national government and Tigray escalates, the window for intervention is closing fast
AN OCCRP investigation reveals that Gunvor and Semlex brokered weapons-for-oil deals in early 2011 when Côte d’Ivoire was in crisis, despite a UN arms embargo
During pre-election debates in the United States, very little has been said on how they view one of the world’s largest markets — which, in turn, is determined to come into its own
As the country prepares for elections, the president is misusing state machinery to undermine, subjugate and repress citizens and civil society organisations
Forced onto the backfoot by poor ping and overseas servers, African gamers are getting creative in an attempt to play one of the biggest competitive games. In the second instalment of our gaming corner, we chat to some of the innovators