The Wagner rebellion in Russia has implications for African countries that depend on mercenaries and non-state armed groups for security.
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More Nigerians are using mobile money but it is fraught with inherent dangers that must be tackled.
African states say a pan-African rating agency will enable them to access capital and integrate the continent with global financial markets.
To retain its legitimacy COP28 must advance the highest level of ambition and participation across all countries and major emitters.
A comprehensive strategy does not seem to be an immediate priority for Congolese authorities with an eye on elections.
Urban populations are diverse, and certain neighbourhoods or subgroups may be disproportionately affected by poor birth outcomes.
Primary health care systems must become more resilient as the effects of climate change worsen.
Hundreds of rivers are shared between two or more countries – this could be a source of cooperation or conflict.
The African Union (AU) and responsible African governments are likely to grow to resent the Wagner Group’s presence and regret their failure to oppose it.
Transitional justice contributed greatly to the peace which Sierra Leone has experienced in the last two decades.
Cities are where solutions are found – but also where perils are amplified when we fail to act.
Economic management, food shortages, health services, infrastructure and education are key issues that may shape how Sierra Leoneans vote on 24 June.
The circumstances, challenges and history of Rwanda are intertwined with Paul Kagame’s own life story.
Studies show unisex toilets don’t lead to violence – and they create a safer space for gender diverse people.
Kenya’s experienced fast population growth and urbanisation - this has brought about some big challenges.
Nigeria’s new foreign exchange policy promises to discourage rent-seeking, attract foreign investment, boost exports and prevent the dollarisation of the economy but consistency is key to success.
African cities contribute the least to but bear the highest impact of climate change in terms of frequency and severity of weather events.
The kind of coverage favoured by South African media probably doesn’t do much to improve the public’s understanding of climate change.
Health workers with relatives in positions of power were frequently absent from work.
The history of Christian nonconformism should lead church leaders to look with sympathy on gay Ugandans’ situation today.
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Professor/Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancement of Scholarship, University of Pretoria
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Professor of Sociology, University of the Witwatersrand
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Professor of Political Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Professor of Sociology (Criminology, Victimology and Security Studies), University of Ibadan
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Professor of Democracy, University of Birmingham
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Extraordinary Professor, Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria
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Professor of Social Development Studies, University of Johannesburg
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Associate professor in Politics and International Relations, Leeds Beckett University
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