The international organisation has been on the receiving end of bitter criticism since South Sudan’s first case of Covid-19 was confirmed to be a UN staffer
The World Health Organisation said people could die of preventable illnesses if steps to control malaria as well as immunisation for measles, yellow fever and polio are interrupted
Civil-military relations across the continent are tenuous, at best. Covid-19 may have given African governments an opportunity to create a new social compact with their citizens
Trust in Peter Mutharika’s government is at an all time low — just when it’s needed most
Official inquiry found that the Cameroonian military was responsible for deadly attack on civilians
Our global health is only as strong as our most vulnerable community. The coronavirus pandemic can be defeated — but only if we leave no one behind
The government’s response to Covid-19 has been criticised by opposition leaders
Despite the long history of medical racism, any potential Covid-19 vaccines must be tested in Africa — but not only on the continent
Both authoritarian and democratic governments are responding to the coronavirus crisis by instituting frightening new powers
The Covid-19 outbreak should not be used as an occasion to diminish human rights, but as an opportunity to reaffirm them
By violating basic human rights, governments risk inflicting a double tragedy on their most vulnerable populations
Jakkie Cilliers’s book about igniting a growth revolution in Africa has some timely lessons as we seek ways to mitigate the economic effects of Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic is throwing the poor governance of some African countries into sharp relief
Kenya’s government has excluded nongovernmental organisations and other groups such as churches from its emergency decision-making. This is a mistake
Even before the Covid-19 pandemic, the situation in Zimbabwe could not have been much worse
But only if draconian border closures are accompanied by effective public health interventions
Turning South Africa into an equal country where all people are seen and valued requires white people to unlearn oppressive ways of being
The latest on the spread of covid-19, how it is affecting the world, and what efforts are being made to prevent the spread of the virus
Our continent is not just united geographically, but also by our shared experiences and we should use that to build a bright future
Invincible defence technology uses transcendental meditation to reduce crime and violence
Ethnic identity can be harnessed to strengthen national identity — and this can foster a continental-based African identity
Only by demonstrating that it would perform better in office while building trust within the wider population can the opposition force improvements in the electoral system while also growing the party
Together with songs to look out for in the series, Zaza Hlalethwa asked the cast for songs that encapsulated their experience on the set of the Netflix original series Queen Sono.
The World Expo and Meetings Africa are all about stimulating innovation – and income
African governments are issuing and listing their Eurobonds on established international debt markets – usually London and Irish Stock Exchanges
During his African tour this past week, United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talked up Washington’s ability to stimulate growth and entrepreneurship on the continent.
It may be impossible to end the cycle of conflict in various countries on the continent without creating jobs for young people
Africa must be part of developing technology that may make inhabiting the Red Planet possible and help the continent survive climate change
Conflict in Africa — and the world — is on the rise. The continent needs to take concrete measures to stop the escalating violence
Once again, Western auditing and consulting firms shamelessly facilitated corruption on an international scale
More than 200 African organisations achieved Top Employer certifications for 2020
Allocating adequate funding to scientific research, development and innovation can have a positive effect on sustainable development