Dozens of forest fires have raged through forest areas across northern Algeria. At least 90 people have reportedly died so far
In conversation with South Africa’s central bank governor Lesetja Kganyago
Genetically changed mosquitoes could transform Africa’s long fight against malaria
How poverty and violence are linked with anxiety in young South Africans
It’s been a year since Africa was declared polio free. But a threat remains
How Ethiopia’s conflict has affected farming in Tigray
While it was in a minimal food insecurity situation before the war, the larger part of Tigray has now ...
How Africa can seize the moment and start resetting its relationship with the IMF
Africa should call for reforms that will make the Poverty Reduction and Growth Trust more responsive to African needs ...
Will recent political instability affect Haiti’s earthquake response? An expert explains
Haiti experienced a powerful earthquake after the assassination of former President Jovenel Moïse, an event that underlines precarious security environment in ...
Why population immunity is not a realistic goal in Africa’s bid to control COVID-19
The threshold for reaching population immunity depends on many factors. One is the effectiveness of the vaccine. Another is ...
Four priorities for Zambia after the 2021 elections
Regaining credibility with international financiers; fighting corruption; ending the reign of terror by political party vigilantes are among the ...
Comply or leave: The dilemma facing humanitarian agencies in Ethiopia
There is always much internal angst among humanitarians: Should we speak up or not?
Malawi’s tiny Chapman’s chameleons are holding on for dear life
Populations of the Chapman’s pygmy chameleon in isolated forest patches are ‘genetically disconnected’
COVID-19 herd immunity? It’s not going to happen, so what next?
The only sustainable solution is to learn to live with the virus.
Nigeria isn’t ready to deal with rising COVID-19 cases
The country needs to monitor and manage the spread of the Delta variant with special focus on testing and genomic sequencing
Monkeypox in Nigeria: Why the disease needs intense management
The disease can spread quickly and in previous outbreaks one of 10 people have died.
Giving birth to a poverty-free world
Reduction of poverty among children is central to a world without extreme poverty
The vulnerable points in South Africa’s fuel supply chain
The civil unrest besetting South Africa raises questions about security of fuel supplies. The country will need to reassess ...
Fossil tracks and trunk marks reveal signs of ancient elephants on South Africa’s coast
Such fossil tracksites can tell us many things about what happened on those ancient dunes and beaches and the ...
Unrest is being used to subvert South Africa’s democracy: giving in is not an option
Spike in COVID-19 cases points to gaps in South Africa’s response
There has been insufficient involvement of civil society and ordinary community members.
Climate change threatens livelihood of 70% in Mozambique: WFP
Broken rainfall patterns, droughts a threat to agriculture
COVID-19 in Africa: Real toll may be thrice the official figure
The average excess deaths increased to 1,200 per day June 21-27, 2021 from 910 the previous week
Why Africa’s push to make vaccines should look further than COVID-19
Africa’s segmented markets, and often small economies, are at odds with the fact that vaccines are mostly produced in ...
Tracing the history of farming across Africa gives clues to low production outputs
The focus must move from what the developed world dictates to what Africa needs. This requires countries developing production ...
Coronavirus vaccines: Tech transfer is the new mantra
A tech transfer hub for mRNA vaccines is being set up in South Africa, a first for the continent; ...