Wins, missteps and lessons: African experts reflect on two years of Covid response
The fact that two years into the pandemic, the North-South disparities and unequal power structures in global health are still intact is a huge cause for concern
How drug companies are sidestepping the WHO’s technology transfer hub in Africa
Moderna’s decision to continue making the vaccine itself, though on the Kenyan site, is a signal that the company (at least for the moment) is not considering licensing its technology to a third party for local manufacture.
For workers in Africa, the digital economy isn’t all it’s made out to be
Increasing use of algorithmic management for surveillance and control of workers and the labour process is making digital workers even more vulnerable.
The story of how Swahili became Africa’s most spoken language
The roll of Swahili enthusiasts and advocates includes notable intellectuals, freedom fighters, civil rights activists, political leaders, scholarly professional societies, entertainers and health workers.
Africa can use great power rivalry to its benefit: Here is how
Great power rivalry in Africa has been well documented. But there’s another angle to consider – how can African countries use the rivalry to their advantage?
Africans and African-Americans would honour Martin Luther King by rekindling their bonds
Africans and African-Americans must rekindle the spirit of collaboration and cooperation which existed among black nationalists over half a century ago to counter the rising tide of anti-black racism in the US.
Environmental disasters are fuelling migration — here’s why international law must recognize climate refugees
By Daniel L. Huizenga , Postdoctoral Fellow, Human Geography, University of Toronto When hurricanes Eta and Iota barrelled into Central America in November 2020, they flooded towns and cities, caused…
African countries are stuck on the free movement of people. How to break the logjam
Senegal and Rwanda have a combination of visa-free access and visa on arrival policies for all Africans.
A grass native to Africa could transform the continent’s dairy yields. Here’s how
Brachiaria’s forage quality was recognised by scientists in the 1950s. It has a high biomass yield potential and is adaptable to low-fertility soil.
How religion helped African migrants during a risky Atlantic crossing
Religiousness is an important adaptive coping mechanism during the migration process. There’s a need for more holistic clinical interventions that include the spiritual aspects of migrants’ mental health.