The new AU Commission chair promised to defend Africa’s fair representation and role in global forums. This is likely to be an uphill task.
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Development agencies should be careful about creating tensions between existing cultural norms and new concepts and behaviours they are introducing.
South Africa’s Working for Water programme addresses environmental issues and provides temporary jobs. But it’s not equipping participants for stable employment.
Visibility patterns of settlements may be influenced by social, economic and defensive needs.
Can the DRC’s case against Rwanda before the African Court help defuse future conflict between African states?
Ibrahim Traoré’s popularity in some west African countries may rest on shaky foundations.
Gunned down on Saturday morning, the man dubbed the world’s first openly gay Imam was as loved as he was controversial. A friend and scholar reflects.
The absence of the early warning network will affect Kenya’s ability to address food insecurity.
The true depth of Michael Mosoeu Moerane’s work as a composer and educator is revealed in a stunning new biography called The Times Do Not Permit.
Rural violence is a huge problem in South Africa that deserves a strong response. But white people are not the only casualties.
A study shows a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and Nigeria.
Street vendors in Ghana face a daily battle with city authorities.
People of African descent often have non-communicable and infectious diseases at the same time. Research needs to be done into integrated treatment.
Romance fraud is a popular crime in Ghana and Nigeria.
US withdrawal from the WHO and of all foreign aid will have dire consequences for Africa. It’s time the continent took responsibility for its own people.
Chemical engineering specialists have mapped out the risks for South Africa in setting up a multi-billion dollar green hydrogen industry.
Climate policies in Africa must include clear commitments to combat modern slavery.
China stands a good chance of taking advantage of the dwindling western presence in the Sahel region of west Africa.
In the Central African Republic, peacekeeping missions are losing popular support by failing to meet people’s expectations, leaving room for more ruthless actors.
Recognising informal traders would help create a more robust tourism sector in South Africa.
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