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
‘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