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
Although Africans must continue to support the Black Lives Matter movement, there is also the need for them to raise their voices against injustices in other African countries
President Keita faces no shortage of challenges to his authority. Can he hold on to power?
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