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It hasn’t been easy for African states to finance their developmental and environmental policy objectives over the past few years.
Recent events suggest that the situation may be improving. For the first time in two years, three African states have …
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There is much in the state of political culture and geopolitics that makes for discouraging expectations of 2024. That is all the more reason to look for some of the points of light.
Half the world is holding elections this …
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Niger has joined the list of West African countries that upended constitutional rule. On 26th July 2023, following the path of Guinea, Burkina Faso, and Mali, the Nigerien military took over the government.
Experts say these coups have grave implications…
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Globally, food systems are unsustainable: 80% of the production of food is powered by fossil fuels. The food system is responsible for over one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions. It is the primary driver of biodiversity loss. …
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Governments around the world use surveillance technology to monitor external threats to national security. Some African governments are also spending vast sums on mass surveillance of their own citizens.
They are using mobile phone spyware, internet interception devices, social media …
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Throughout our journey since independence, Africa has faced a series of crises that have tragically escalated into conflicts. These conflicts have too often been approached from a Western perspective, resulting in the loss of countless lives and the destruction of …
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There are many things exposing African countries to a hunger crisis, including global warming, the humanitarian crises, and COVID-19 and its impact on agricultural activities and inflation. The Russian-Ukranian war is also causing issues, including the disruption of supply chains. …
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Despite some progress, gender discrimination persists on the continent, particularly in the economic sphere. As for female role models, they seem to be disappearing.
Even the most hardened masculinists would have to rack their brains to find something to say. …
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The re-emergence of the debate to reform the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for a permanent seat or seats for Africa is a reminder of the prolonged struggle for justice and democratic rights for the continent. This long struggle by …
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Photography is a powerful tool in storytelling and scientific communication. But it can also cause harm when used unethically.
We realised how photographs can send the wrong message when we were approached, as a group of infectious disease specialists, to …
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